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Recall 08V-279: 2007–2008 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2004–2007 Coachmen Aurora and 33 more

COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 25, 2008, covering about 37,293 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-279
Report date
Jun 25, 2008
Vehicles affected
37,293
Owners notified
Jul 30, 2008

The problem

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 flame) is present.

The risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

The fix

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 will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V279000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Adrenaline2007, 2008All years
Coachmen Aurora2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Capri2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Capri Micro2007All years
Coachmen Captiva2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Cascade2004, 2005, 2006All years
Coachmen Catalina2004, 2005All years
Coachmen Chaparral2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Cheyenne2004All years
Coachmen Concord2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Cross Country2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Epic2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Freedom2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Coachmen Freelander2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Coachmen Grand Haven2007All years
Coachmen Leprechaun-MM2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Mirada2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Mirada Liberty Edition2004All years
Coachmen Oasis2004All years
Coachmen Rendezvous2004All years
Coachmen Revere2004All years
Coachmen Roadmaster-MM2004All years
Coachmen Somerset Dreamcatcher2003, 2004All years
Coachmen Sportcoach Encore2005, 2006, 2007All years
Coachmen Sportscoach Legend2004, 2005All years
Coachmen Sportscoach Pathfinder2007All years
Coachmen Velocity2006All years
Coachmen Wyoming2007All years
Georgie Boy Bellagio MH2005All years
Georgie Boy Cruise AIR XL2005, 2006All years
Georgie Boy Cruise Master2005, 2006All years
Georgie Boy Landau2005, 2006, 2007All years
Georgie Boy Maverick2006, 2007, 2008All years
Georgie Boy Pursuit2005, 2006, 2007All years
Georgie Boy Pursuit-MH2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-279?

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 flame) is present.

How is recall 08V-279 fixed?

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 will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.