2002 Coleman Caravan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Coleman Caravan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 63,714 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 07V081000 2007-03-05 2,726 affected
Defect

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. …

EQUIPMENT 03V452000 2003-11-04 60,877 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR…

VISIBILITY 01V368000 2001-12-05 111 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C25 AND C25SLB TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI 119.2, STANDARD SECTION 3.2.1, MINIMUM EXIT FACILITIES, BY NOT HAVING A MINIMUM OF TWO EMERGENCY EXITS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THE TRAILER OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED TRYING TO EXIT THE TRAILER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER AT 1-800-544-8193.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE
3
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have a 2002 coleman caravan and the refrigerator in the camper started defrosting and had a strong ammonia smell inside and outside the camper. There is yellow stuff coming out in a panel in the rear of the camper and strong odor inside the camper as well. I found out about a recall on these…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2008-09-24

“I have a 2002 coleman caravan and the refrigerator in the camper started defrosting and had a strong ammonia smell inside and outside the camper. There is yellow stuff coming out in a panel in the rear of the camper and strong odor inside the camper as well. I found out about a recall on these…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-09-24

“I have a 2002 coleman caravan and the refrigerator in the camper started defrosting and had a strong ammonia smell inside and outside the camper. There is yellow stuff coming out in a panel in the rear of the camper and strong odor inside the camper as well. I found out about a recall on these…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2008-09-24

“Complete floor rot after 6 years. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-03-24

“Coleman caravan travel trailer 2001-2004 all campers developed a spongy floor due to known leaks and cheap construction from manufacturer. When contacted manufacturer all were told if not original owner your out of luck. There is a serious saftey factor when towing a unstable structure. If you…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2006-06-01

“Dealer replaced the front pads and rotors at 6,000 miles, at 14,000, miles consumer had brake problems. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician indicated that nothing was wrong with brakes. Five months later, dealership indicated there was a problem with rotors and pads. Warranty expired,…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 2004-04-27

“Dealer replaced the front pads and rotors at 6,000 miles, at 14,000, miles consumer had brake problems. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician indicated that nothing was wrong with brakes. Five months later, dealership indicated there was a problem with rotors and pads. Warranty expired,…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2004-04-27

“Samsung recreational vehicle microwave. Model number mr5492w. *jb”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2004-02-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Coleman Caravan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.