Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1986 Coleman Sequoia — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VALVE STEM MAY BECOME UNSEATED WHILE BURNER CONTROL KNOB IS BEING TURNED ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: GAS SEEPAGE AROUND THE BASE OF THE VALVE STEM COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE RANGE CONTROL PANELS AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE VALVE STEM.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1986 Coleman Sequoia. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.