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.
The worst 2005 Coachmen Capri problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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.
Recall number 08V279000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Coachmen Capri 1
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Is the 2005 Coachmen Capri reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Coachmen Capri, close to a typical Capri model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Coachmen Capri?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Coachmen Capri have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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