NHTSA Recall 11V066000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 740 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Coachmen Chaparral.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V066000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 31, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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 with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Safety risk
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 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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V066000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2007, 2008 |
| Coachmen Santara | 2004, 2005 |
| Coachmen Somerset | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Coachmen Wyoming | 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.