RECALLS — COACHMEN CHAPARRAL
Coachmen Chaparral recalls
Coachmen Chaparral model years 2011–2025 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
08- Structure#2026013
24 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the hidden hinges for the ramp door may fail. If this happens, the ramp door could break when loading or unloading items into the rear garage area. Safety Risk: A ramp door that breaks when loading or unloading items in the rear garage could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River recommends that you shouldn't use the ramp door until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to install support brackets for the ramp door.
- Accessories#2023217
451 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes and RV trailers, the fasteners that attach the solar panel may loosen or pull out. If this happens, a solar panel could separate from the vehicle while driving. Safety Risk: A solar panel that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome or RV trailer to a dealership to install an added bracket to secure the solar panel. If the solar panel has detached, a replacement will be installed.
- Accessories#2022622
140 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, a cross-member that supports the waste holding tank(s) may not have been properly installed. As a result, the tank(s) could fall and detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: A waste holding tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, relocate the cross-member that supports the waste holding tank(s).
- Accessories#2022368
6,198 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the vehicle could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fabric roll on the awning. It will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
- Electrical#2019313
192 units affected
Issue: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the outside kitchen 110-V electrical outlet does not have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. Safety Risk: A kitchen electrical outlet that does not have GFCI protection could create a risk of shock or electrocution. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a GFCI protected outlet in the outside kitchen.
- Accessories#2018305
32 units affected
On certain travel trailers, the propane tank retaining rings may have been manufactured incorrectly. Over time, movement of the propane tanks and could potentially cause the metal retaining strap to fail, and result in the propane tanks falling from the vehicle. If this were to happen while the trailer is in motion, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install new propane tank retaining rings.
- Other#2013147
9,526 units affected
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.
- Accessories#2010388
22 units affected
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the Atwood 35-series range oven, model number beginning with RV1735, RV2135, RA1735, or RA2135, may develop a small crack within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. A propane leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire and/or explosion, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the oven supply tube.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada