2002 Coachmen Captiva Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or coachmen at 1‑219‑825‑5821.

Recall number 03V373000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rackReported January 9, 2002 · 226 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.
Risk: If the release bolt that secures the spare tire carrier to the frame at the drop down end of the carrier were to become loose and fall off, a portion of the carrier assembly itself could detach and fall off if there is no locking pin. If the spare tire carrier were to separate from the unit during travel, there is the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved carrier release bolt and locking pin. Owner notification began january 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 02V009000 · Recall details

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Is the 2002 Coachmen Captiva reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Coachmen Captiva.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Coachmen Captiva?

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How many recalls does the 2002 Coachmen Captiva have?

2 recalls, covering equipment.

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