2006 Coachmen Chaparral recalls and problems
The 2006 Coachmen Chaparral has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Coachmen Chaparral vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Coachmen Chaparral recalls
Recall 08V-639: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: 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 to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Recall 08V-279: Equipment
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.
2006 Coachmen Chaparral problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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 2006 Coachmen Chaparral complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Coachmen Chaparral years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Coachmen Chaparral have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Coachmen Chaparral: 08V-639 (equipment), 08V-279 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Coachmen Chaparral?
Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 miles.
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.