Recall 11V066000: 2007–2008 Coachmen Chaparral, 2005 Coachmen Santara, 2005–2006 Coachmen Somerset +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 31, 2011
Vehicles affected
740
Models
5
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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 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.

The risk

An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

The fix

Coachmen 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.

Notes

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2007 Coachmen Chaparral
  • 2008 Coachmen Chaparral
  • 2005 Coachmen Santara
  • 2005 Coachmen Somerset
  • 2006 Coachmen Somerset
  • 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite
  • 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite
  • 2007 Coachmen Wyoming
  • 2008 Coachmen Wyoming

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V066000
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Owner letters
Feb 21, 2011
Components
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology