Recall 15V187 affects 378 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles for an incorrectly installed door-jamb abutting wedge. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 378 2015 Prism recreational vehicles because the door-jamb abutting wedge was installed incorrectly. In a severe frontal crash, that defect can make the doors harder to open and increase injury risk; Coachmen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The abutting wedge on the 2015 Coachmen Prism is a small body part mounted at the B-pillar, the upright pillar beside the front door opening. Its job is narrow but important: after a severe frontal impact, it helps the door release and open with less force. That gives occupants and responders a clearer path out of the vehicle.
On affected Prism vehicles, the wedge was installed in the wrong orientation. The part is present, but it is not lined up the way the door structure needs it to be after a heavy frontal collision. In that crash condition, the doors can require significantly greater force to open, which increases injury risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem only shows up after a severe frontal collision, so an owner will not feel, hear, or see a normal driving symptom before the defect matters.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Coachmen Prism | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 378 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Coachmen Prism motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a severe frontal crash, an incorrectly installed abutting wedge can make the doors harder to open. That extra force can slow exit or rescue and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before failure, because the problem appears only during a heavy frontal collision. Schedule the dealer check soon. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Coachmen Prism is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free abutting-wedge inspection and correction that fixes the incorrectly installed door-jamb wedge involved in door opening after a severe frontal impact.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V187 when you call.
- Keep the repair appointment even when the doors open normally; this recall concerns crash performance, not daily door operation.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician checks how the abutting wedge is installed on the door jamb and corrects the installation if it is out of position. The abutting wedge helps the door open after a severe frontal impact, so the technician's work is focused on the door jamb hardware and its placement. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Coachmen has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related repair, bring documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 23, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V187?
Recall 15V187 covers 378 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The abutting wedge on the door jamb was installed incorrectly, which can make the doors harder to open after a severe frontal crash and increase injury risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Coachmen Prism is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 15V187. If it is, contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-642-0437 or a franchised Coachmen dealer to arrange the abutting wedge inspection and correction. Reference recall 15V187 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and this campaign states that the abutting wedge inspection and any needed correction are free. Parts and labor are covered for included 2015 Coachmen Prism vehicles.
Is it safe to drive my 2015 Coachmen Prism before the recall repair?
This recall is not marked do-not-drive. The risk described by the campaign is that, after a severe frontal crash, the doors can require greater force to open if the abutting wedge is installed incorrectly. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free inspection promptly.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V187000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-642-0437 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V187 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V187000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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