- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Coachmen Capri Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Coachmen Capri with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Capri year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Coachmen Capri problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Coachmen Capri recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Coachmen Capri
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*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...
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four wheels experienced the same failure. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of over $200. The manufacturer refused to provide reimbursement. Updated 02/02/09.*Lj an inspection revealed the brake wires were not connected properly at each axle wheel housing. The consumer was told the rv had no brakes going forward, but had brakes backing up. Updated 02/03/09. *Jb
Coachmen Capri: every year compared
All Capri years2005 Coachmen Capri vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Coachmen Capri | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2005 Coachmen Concord | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Coachmen Chaparral | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Coachmen Cross Country | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Coachmen Clipper Spirit | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Coachmen Catalina | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Coachmen Capri
Does the 2005 Coachmen Capri have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Coachmen Capri: recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Capri?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Coachmen Capri had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 29, 2008 and the latest on December 29, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Coachmen Capri a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coachmen Capri year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2005 Coachmen Capri has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data