CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Coachmen Chaparral recalls
Most common 2008 Coachmen Chaparral problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
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 THE AXLE WERE LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE EQUALIZERS TO BEND AND POP. THE PRESSURE OF THE U-BOLTS SHIFTED INSIDE THE AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO SWAY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST BETWEEN $3,500 TO $4,500. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE DUE TO THE NUMBER NO LONGER BEING IN SERVICE. THERE WAS NO ODOMETER INSIDE THE TRAILER.
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 THEIR TOLERANCE LIMIT, SO THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.
2008 Coachmen Chaparral questions
Does the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Coachmen Chaparral has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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