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2010 Coachmen Brookstone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2010 Coachmen Brookstone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Brookstone years?

Brookstone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted2 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Brookstone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Coachmen Brookstone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2010 Coachmen Brookstone have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V053000OtherJanuary 21, 2011 · 365 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 BROOKSTONE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DOMETIC CONVENTIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN. THE CONVENTIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE BLOWER UNIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO 180 DEGREES TO DIRECT THE EXHAUST OUT OF THE FRONT OF THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN, PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE.

Consequence

THIS COULD PRESENT A RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONVENTIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN AND IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE BLOWER TUBE WILL BE ROTATED TO COMPLY WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 574-825-8360.

10V617000OtherNovember 23, 2010 · 371 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Consequence

THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-8360.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 24 TRAVEL TRAILER (NA) EQUIPPED WITH ROAD RIDER S/T TIRES (NA), SIZE 205/75/R14 (NA). WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND REPLACED THE FAILED TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 25, 2016

2010 Coachmen Brookstone — common questions

Is the 2010 Coachmen Brookstone reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Coachmen Brookstone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Coachmen Brookstone. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.