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1997-2003 Coachmen Coachmen recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Coachmen Rv Company, LLC reported this safety recall on November 7, 2006. It covers about 9,845 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,845
reported
Nov 7, 2006
owners notified
Jun 14, 2007

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
On certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. A fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.
Risk
The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. The manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact coachmen at 1‑574‑825‑5821 or dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157.

Recall number 06V430000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V430000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Coachmen Coachmen recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 06V430000, reported on November 7, 2006, covers about 9,845 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V430000?

Coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. The manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact coachmen at 1‑574‑825‑5821 or dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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