2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
The 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL, potentially affecting up to 50,955 vehicles.
Recall 08V639000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 13,662 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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...
View full details →Recall 08V279000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 37,293 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
- 2000 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 0 complaints
- 2004 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 1 complaint
- 2005 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL (current)
- 2006 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 1 complaint
- 2007 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 1 complaint
- 2008 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL — 2 complaints
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