March 8, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Coachmen is recalling certain Model Year 2009-2010 Prism and Freelander recreational vehicles built on 2008 Sprinter chassis.

The engine control module may not actuate the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve sufficiently to prevent soot accumulation, resulting in improper valve operation or sticking.  Improper valve operation may cause excessive exhaust emissions, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and a vehicle limp-in condition increasing the risk of a crash

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