2005 Coachmen Capri recalls and problems

The 2005 Coachmen Capri has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Coachmen Capri vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Coachmen Capri recalls

Recall 08V-279: Equipment

Reported Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

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.

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

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.

2005 Coachmen Capri problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Electric	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Coachmen Capri complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Electric · at 2,800 miles · reported Dec 29, 2008

The contact owns a 2005 coachmen capri, model 27ds. While stopped, the electric brake switch did not register a reading. The contact assumed that the electric brakes failed. The dealer stated that the rv would not be repaired under warranty because it did not qualify. He took the rv to another repair shop and they discovered that the electric brake wires were taped to the wheel spindles, which loosened and became entangled in the rotation of the wheel drum. As a result, the ground wire became loose. All four wheels experienced the same failure. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of over…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Coachmen Capri have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Coachmen Capri: 08V-279 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Coachmen Capri?

Owners report service brakes, electric problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,800 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.