Recall 14V499 affects 256 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism motor homes for loose LP tank support braces. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 256 2012-2015 Prism motor homes under recall 14V499 because LP tank support braces have welds in the wrong location. The misplaced welds can leave the braces unsecured, which can let the tank drop or fall off while the vehicle is moving, raising the risk of fire or explosion; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The liquid propane (LP) tank on a 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism motor home stores propane for onboard equipment. It is held under the coach by support braces, which are metal pieces welded to the vehicle structure. Those braces are supposed to keep the tank fixed in place while the motor home moves, turns, and absorbs road vibration.
On affected Prism motor homes, the support-brace welds were placed in the wrong location. That means the braces do not secure the LP tank as designed. During travel, the tank can loosen, drop, and fall off the vehicle instead of staying mounted to the frame.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not identify a specific noise, light, smell, or handling change before the tank support fails.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Prism model years, all tied to the LPG system.
| 2015 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
|---|---|
| 2013 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| 2014 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| 2012 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| Units affected | 256 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the LP tank drops or falls off the Prism while the vehicle is in transit, the separated tank raises the risk of fire or explosion. Confirm your VIN and schedule dealer service before further trips. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism is included in this recall.
- Contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383 to confirm repair-kit availability before scheduling a dealer visit.
- Schedule the free LP-tank support-brace repair kit with a franchised Coachmen dealer; the kit secures the tank so it does not drop in transit.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V499 when you call.
- Avoid driving with propane in use until the support-brace repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician installs the repair kit for the LP tank support braces. The kit addresses braces with welds in the wrong location, which can leave the LP tank support unsecured and allow the tank to drop from the vehicle in transit. The recall filing does not list a repair duration. Because the remedy status is not listed, treat the final dealer repair as free once available. Contact Coachmen customer service if your dealer needs campaign handling details.
Timeline
| August 13, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V499?
Recall 14V499 covers 256 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism motor homes with LP tank support braces whose weld placement can leave the tank unsecured. If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, fire or explosion risk increases. Dealers install a repair kit for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 14V499. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the LP tank support brace repair kit installation. Reference recall number 14V499 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the remedy for recall 14V499 is a dealer-installed repair kit free of charge. A franchised Coachmen dealer handles the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire or explosion if the LP tank drops or falls off the motor home while it is in transit. Recall 14V499 focuses on the tank support braces and their weld placement. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this Coachmen Prism used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Coachmen Prism is included, then call a franchised Coachmen dealer or Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V499000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-800-353-7383 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V499 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V499000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →