NHTSA Recall 08V279000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37,293 vehicles. It affects 35 models including the Coachmen Adrenaline.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V279000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V279000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Adrenaline | 2007, 2008 |
| Coachmen Aurora | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Capri | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Capri Micro | 2007 |
| Coachmen Captiva | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Cascade | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2004, 2005 |
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Cheyenne | 2004 |
| Coachmen Concord | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Epic | 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Freedom | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Coachmen Freelander | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Coachmen Grand Haven | 2007 |
| Coachmen Leprechaun-Mm | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Mirada Liberty Edition | 2004 |
| Coachmen Oasis | 2004 |
| Coachmen Rendezvous | 2004 |
| Coachmen Revere | 2004 |
| Coachmen Roadmaster-Mm | 2004 |
| Coachmen Somerset Dreamcatcher | 2003, 2004 |
| Coachmen Sportcoach Encore | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Legend | 2004, 2005 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Pathfinder | 2007 |
| Coachmen Velocity | 2006 |
| Coachmen Wyoming | 2007 |
| Georgie Boy Bellagio MH | 2005 |
| Georgie Boy Cruise Air XL | 2005, 2006 |
| Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 2005, 2006 |
| Georgie Boy Landau | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Georgie Boy Maverick | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Georgie Boy Pursuit | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Georgie Boy Pursuit-Mh | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.