Does the 1978 Coleman Rebel have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Coleman Rebel recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Coleman dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Coleman Rebel?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Coleman Rebel recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Coleman Rebel. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Coleman been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Coleman dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Coleman Rebel recalls, newest first

December 4, 1980NHTSA 80V0010001,366 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: On some trailers, the butt-welds on the a-frame may be insufficient. Under loading, the insufficient welds may break and the tongue a-frame may separate from the trailer.
Remedy: Dealer will install, on affected vehicles, special steel brackets at the butt-weld on the underside of the a-frame, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Coleman Rebel were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Coleman Rebel years

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Questions

Does the 1978 Coleman Rebel have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Coleman Rebel recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Coleman dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Coleman Rebel?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.