2004 Coachmen Chaparral recalls and problems

The 2004 Coachmen Chaparral has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Coachmen Chaparral vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Coachmen Chaparral recalls

Recall 08V-279: Equipment

Reported Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: 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.

2004 Coachmen Chaparral problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Coachmen Chaparral complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Mar 1, 2011
I had two carlisle tires blow out in the last 6 months. The tires were installed along with 2 others on my 2004 coachmen chaparel by a tire dealer in november, 1907. The trailer manufacturer specified st 225/75r15, load rating d tires, but the tires I purchased are st 225/75r15 load rating e. The first tire blew last fall on a two-lane state highway causing significant damage to the trailer. There was nothing left of the tire but the sidewalls. The second tire blew this january, 2011 on interstate highway 10, causing some damage to the trim at the tire well. The tire was intact with a large…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral: 08V-279 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports).

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.