RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2019 Coachmen Chaparral recalls
7 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Coachmen Chaparral with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 03
- U.S. recalls
- 04
- Total campaigns
- 07
Transport Canada recalls
03- 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).
- 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.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
04- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK#22V813000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Brookstone, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The floating cross-member may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.
Risk: A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS#20V727000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#19V476000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Coachmen Chapparal, Chapparal Lite, Chapparal X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The outside kitchen may be equipped with a standard outlet receptacle and not a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet.
Risk: If the outside kitchen receptacles are not GFCI protected, occupants may be electrically shocked, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace a standard 110V outlet in the exterior kitchen with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) one. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1035.
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS#18V354000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite and Brookstone, and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas bottle ring on these trailers may not have a deep enough pierce punch to bind the metal strap, possibly resulting in the LP bottle detaching.
Risk: If the LP bottle detaches while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new LP bottle rings, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-0738.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
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What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, 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
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