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2005 Coachmen Chaparral

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 28, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Dec 4, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Coachmen Chaparral, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V639000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 4, 2008
13,662 units potentially affected
The defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
The risk: GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
08V279000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 25, 2008
37,293 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The 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.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 28, 2015

2005 COACHMAN CHAPPARAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED COOLING IN THE FALL OF 2014. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED RECALL # 06E076000. HOWEVER, HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS REFRIGERATOR HAD ALL THE SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. DOMETIC REFUSED TO ASSIST, THE CONSUMER. *JB

NHTSA ID
10691430
Incident
Sep 1, 2015
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 12, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 COACHMAN. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CALLED A LOCAL RV STATION TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REPAIRED. HE WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A SIX MONTH WAITING PERIOD. THE CONTACT CALLED ANOTHER DEALER 30 MILES AWAY. IF HE TRAVELS TO THAT DEALER, THE EXPENSE OF FUEL AND TIME OFF EXCEEDS THE COST OF INSTALLING THE REPAIR KIT. SECONDLY, THERE IS A LONG WAITING PERIOD AT THE DEALER THAT IS 30 MILES AWAY. DOMETIC DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. AS OF AUGUST 12, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 09/24/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/30/08.*JB

NHTSA ID
10237845
Incident
May 16, 2008

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Chaparral by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025010—
2024020—
2023010—
2022020—
2021010—
2020020—
2019040—
2018010—
2017010—
2015100—
2014010—
2013010—
2012100—
2011010—
2008210—
2007130—
2006120—
2005Viewing220—
2004110—
2002010—
2001010—
2000010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.