2008 Coachmen Chaparral problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Equipment #11V066000 · 2011 · 740 units
Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2003, through september 2007. these vehicles are equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Coachmen is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners. dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on february 21, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or coachmen motor works customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Coachmen for the 2008 Chaparral. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Coachmen Chaparral problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.