Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
CHAPARRAL
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V279000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
Extended Operation Of A Leaking Cooling Unit Could Lead To A Fire From Gas Which Might Escape.
Fix Defect
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 Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030601
End Of Manufacture
20070228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
37293
Date Owners Notified
20080730
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20080625