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2006 Coachmen EpicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Coachmen Epic, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Coachmen Epic has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2006 Coachmen Epic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 09V-193 · Jun 2, 2009 · 2,555 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-279 · Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Epic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Epic median. How we score

'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Epic owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW COACHMEN MOTOR HOME / WE WERE ON A MAINTAINED DIRT ROAD DRIVING IN REVERSE. SUDDENLY WE HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND THE FRONT CAP SEPARATED FROM THE BODY. WE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISE US TO CALL OUR INSURANCE COMPANY WHICH WE DID ON SATURDAY MORNING 11-11-06..OUR SON…
Complaint 10173551 · Nov 15, 2006 · 2,400 miles

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