How many recalls does the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral have?

The 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2008 Coachmen Chaparral Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 740 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 11V066000 2011-01-31 740 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 coachmen chaparral. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the trailer and noticed that it began to sway. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the u-bolts on…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2019-09-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 coachmen chaparral. The rear axle on the trailer was misaligned with the front axle. This condition caused abnormal tread wear on one of the rear tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the axles were within…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2009-10-20

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.