Coachmen Capri Micro problems & recalls

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 sche

Problem: On certain travel trailers, the self taping screws that are used to secure the liquid propane (lp) bottle support tray to the trailer frame may fail. the support tray is mounted to the a-frame of the trailer and holds the lp bottles securely in place.

Risk: Should these screws fail, the lp bottles could come loose, disengage from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash. if significant contact were to occur over a period of time, the lp tank or lines could be damaged and potentially leak lp gas, which could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will repair the lp bottle tray free of charge. the recall began on march 19, 2007. owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.