2007 Coachmen Captiva recalls and problems
The 2007 Coachmen Captiva has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 Coachmen Captiva vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 Coachmen Captiva recalls
Recall 08V-639: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: 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 contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Recall 08V-279: Equipment
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.
2007 Coachmen Captiva problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
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 2007 Coachmen Captiva complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Coachmen Captiva years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Coachmen Captiva have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Coachmen Captiva: 08V-639 (equipment), 08V-279 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Coachmen Captiva?
Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, electric (1).
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.