2013 Coleman Travel TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer 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
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Structure10
Trailer hitches10

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

3 recalls

2013 Coleman Travel Trailer 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

Lpg systems: furnace

Recall 12V-529 · Oct 31, 2012 · 740 vehicles

Risk. Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 12V-365 · Jul 31, 2012 · 87 vehicles

Risk. If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury…

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 Coleman.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Travel Trailer 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 Travel Trailer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Travel Trailer owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COLEMAN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HITCHING THE VEHICLE TO TOW, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE REAR MARKER LIGHTS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER NEEDED TO BE RE-WIRED AND THE…
Complaint 10524377 · Jul 11, 2013 · 10 miles

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