Coachmen Chaparral recalls and problems
14 recalls and 9 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
9
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Coachmen Chaparral by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Chaparral | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Chaparral | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Chaparral | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Chaparral | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Chaparral | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Chaparral | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Chaparral | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Chaparral | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Chaparral | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Coachmen Chaparral problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Tires | 3 |
All Coachmen Chaparral recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-020 | Jan 19, 2026 | 2024–2026 | Equipment, Structure | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V-660 | Sep 29, 2023 | 2024 | Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V-262 | Apr 13, 2023 | 2023 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-813 | Oct 31, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Equipment, Structure | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-556 | Jul 29, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 20V-727 | Nov 23, 2020 | 2019 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V-476 | Jun 21, 2019 | 2017–2020 | Equipment, Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V-354 | May 30, 2018 | 2019 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 13V-203 | May 17, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm… |
| 11V-066 | Jan 31, 2011 | 2007–2008 | Equipment | 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… |
| 10V-508 | Oct 21, 2010 | 2011 | Equipment | Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 chaparral, brookstone, and northridge fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from july 1, 2010, through september 20, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. |
| 08V-639 | Dec 4, 2008 | 2005–2007 | Equipment | 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. |
| 08V-279 | Jun 25, 2008 | 2004–2007 | Equipment | Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. |
| 03V-373 | Oct 14, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Coachmen Chaparral?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has the most reports (2). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Chaparral have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Coachmen Chaparral model years 2000–2002, 2004–2008, 2011, 2013–2014, 2017–2026.
What are the most common Coachmen Chaparral problems?
Owners report equipment, suspension, tires problems most often.