2005 COACHMEN CAPRI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
The 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Coachmen RV Company, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI, potentially affecting up to 37,293 vehicles.
Recall 08V279000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 37,293 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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
Safety Rating for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
Coachmen RV Company, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4118 — STRUCTURE
SLIDE-OUT ROLLERS COULD PENETRATE THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDE-OUT FLOOR DUE TO INADEQUATE BACKER. COACHMEN 2005 CAPRI AND CAPTIVA TRAVEL TRAILERS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN CAPRI
- 2004 COACHMEN CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 2005 COACHMEN CAPRI (current)
- 2006 COACHMEN CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 2007 COACHMEN CAPRI — 0 complaints
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