- 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
2006 Coachmen Captiva Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Coachmen Captiva with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Captiva year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Coachmen Captiva problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Coachmen Captiva 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 2006 Coachmen Captiva
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
As my husband and I were coming back from branson, pulling our 2006 coachmen captiva travel trailer , we stopped for lunch in lebanon, mo and after getting back onto the hwy the following occurred: I was driving and pulled onto hwy 44 east bound, (mile marker 129) at approx 1:30,p.M., After about 3 miles I heard a faint noise and with that looked into the driver side mirror and noticed a piece of rubber bouncing on the pavement. I thought to myself that was odd as I didn't remember seeing any rubber in the road...
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that I would have run over. Then at that point the noise was louder and I looked into the passenger side mirror and noticed all the debris coming from the area of the camper tires. At that point I immediately pulled over, (mile marker 133). We got out and as my husband was assessing the damage I called *55. The front tire on the passenger side of the camper lost tread and went through the floor of the camper. To our knowledge the visible damage done is to the floor, furnace, plumbing under the sink, the sink and cabinets are pulled away from the wall, wiring underneath the refrigerator. My pots and pans were dented and the flatware drawer was open and pieced were strewn everywhere. The entrance door to the camper does not latch properly. The state patrol officer was bryan g arnold, troop I headquarters, rolla mo, badge # 123, zone 5 commander. He did not write a report but said he could be contacted at anytime to talk of the situation, 573 368-2345. The information on the tire is as follows: maxxis radial m8008st205/75r14, this brand tire is not included on your tire list. I called 1 888 327 4236 and was told to include the tire information in this section and just pick a tire at random to finish out the report. All the tires that were on the camper when we bought it brand new are of the same brand and we would like to have all of them replaced. *Tr
Coachmen Captiva: every year compared
All Captiva years2006 Coachmen Captiva vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Coachmen Captiva | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Coachmen Aurora | 4 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Coachmen Epic | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Coachmen Cross Country | 2 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Coachmen Chaparral | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2006 Coachmen Captiva
Does the 2006 Coachmen Captiva have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Coachmen Captiva: 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 2006 Coachmen Captiva?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Coachmen Captiva had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 8, 2009 and the latest on October 8, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Coachmen Captiva a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coachmen Captiva 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.
Which Coachmen Captiva years have the most complaints?
2007 (2), 2006 (1). See every Coachmen Captiva year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Coachmen Captiva 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