2007 COACHMEN CAPTIVA
2 recalls — 3 complaints
08V639000 Dec 4, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
Consequence
GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY... Read more
08V279000 Jun 25, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FL... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WI... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Jun 13, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY LOCKING UP, DUE TO A PIECE OF PANELING LEFT INSIDE THE BRAKE DRUM AT PRODUCTION. TOOK OUR R.V. IN TO GET AN AWNING REPLACED AT KENT VALLEY RV AS THEY WERE MOVING IT TO THE SHOP TO START REPAIR SERVICE THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON THEM AND THE RV WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER INSPEC... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Oct 8, 2008
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN RV. CALLED DOMETIC ON 9/8/08. DOMETIC ARRANGED/APPROVED SERVICE CENTER TO COME OUT AND REPAIR. MADE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR TO BE DONE ON 9/18.REPAIRMAN NEVER SHOWED UP. MADE ANOTHER APPT. FOR REPAIR WITH SAME SERVICE CENTER FOR WEEK OF SEPT 29. AGAIN... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Oct 8, 2008
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN RV. CALLED DOMETIC ON 9/8/08. DOMETIC ARRANGED/APPROVED SERVICE CENTER TO COME OUT AND REPAIR. MADE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR TO BE DONE ON 9/18.REPAIRMAN NEVER SHOWED UP. MADE ANOTHER APPT. FOR REPAIR WITH SAME SERVICE CENTER FOR WEEK OF SEPT 29. AGAIN... Read more
COACHMEN CAPTIVA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COACHMEN CAPTIVA across all model years (2000–2007).
9
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths