Coachmen Chaparral 2008

Model Chaparral made in 2008 by Coachmen got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
11V066000COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCfrom 10/01/2003 to 09/30/2007V (Vehicle)74002/21/2011ODICOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC01/31/201102/04/2011
Defect SummaryCoachmen 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.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryCoachmen 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.
NotesOwners 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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - REAR
10/20/20096000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 coachmen chaparral. the rear axle on the trailer was misaligned with the front axle. this condition caused abnormal tread wear on one of the rear tires. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the axles were within their tolerance limit, so they could not provide a remedy. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. the current mileage was approximately 8,000.