AI Damage2021 Coachmen Prism: common problems
The maker issued 15 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 15
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- As per recall 23V100
Mercedes-Benz AG (âÃÂÃÂMBAGâÃÂÃÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet…
- According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796
"Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver parking practices and impair safe parking of the vehicle. If the…
- *Notice* This was received by Mercedes-Benz Canada - This was a recall conducted in Canada by Mercedes-Benz
To Forest River's knowledge, only vehicles manufactured and shipped into Canada are affected. According to Mercedes-Benz AG Group (MBAG): Mercedes-Benz AG Group (MBAG) has determined that on certain MY 2019-2020…
- According to Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V360
âÂÂThe communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not be…
- MBAG Recall 22V360 has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication…
MBAG Recall 22V360 has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the…
- MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected…
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if…
- Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that the…
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that the software of the MBUX multimedia system might not meet specifications. Under very specific conditions, the MBUX…
- Attached is the Final Notification from Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. If the retaining washer loosens…
- The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block may come loose and detach
This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on…
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. If the retaining washer loosens…
- Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to…
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2019 - 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. MBAG has…
- As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles,…
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating…
NHTSA lists 15 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Coachmen Prism?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 15 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Coachmen Prism?
NHTSA lists 15 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Coachmen Prism from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.