Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Prism peaked in 2015, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2012 Coachmen Prism
Other, diesel, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jan 28, 2015 to Aug 23, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4376k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2012 other
Severity index0.02012 others average 11.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Prism name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2012 Coachmen Prism
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 16V-267 | May 3, 2016 | Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture | Airbags | 77 | Part replacement |
| 15V-798 | Nov 25, 2015 | Affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps | Equipment | 9,687 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-499 | Aug 13, 2014 | Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and… | Equipment | 256 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2012 Coachmen Prism
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 23, 2021Failure Aug 23, 2021Nazareth, PAUnknown or other
My motorhome does not have an emergency escape window.
NHTSA complaint 11430142 - Filed Jan 28, 2015Failure Jan 28, 201418,000 milesSchwenksville, PARecreational vehicle/trailer
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 COACHMEN PRISM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BANGING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PROPANE TANKS SHIELD WELD HAD FRACTURED AND WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED BUNGEE CORDS TO TEMPORARILY HOLD UP THE SHIELD UNTIL HE REACHED THE CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL WELDS THAT HELD THE TANK WERE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. THE MECHANIC RELOCATED THE TANK ABOVE OF THE ANGLE ARM INSTEAD OF BELOW IT AND BOLTED THE TANK TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 03/24/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH WELDS BROKE AT DIFFERNET TIMES BETEWEEN A HEAT DETECTION SHIELD BETWEEN THE PROPANE TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. UPDATED 05/26/15*JB
NHTSA complaint 10679446
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.