Tl* the contact owns a 2005 coachmen somerset recreational trailer. The contact stated that the interior rim separated on the rear passenger side axle. Three spot wheels were fractured, which caused the tire to wobble. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v394000 (wheels), but did not confirm if the trailer was included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, coachmen is now owned by forest river, who declined to honor the recall. The failure mileage was not applicable.
The worst 2005 Coachmen Somerset problems
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 11V066000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
- Risk
- Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1‑574‑825‑5821.
Recall number 08V639000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
- Risk
- The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Coachmen is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" steel rim wheel. The recall began on september 21, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1‑800‑453‑6064.
Recall number 05V394000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Coachmen Somerset reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Coachmen Somerset, close to a typical Somerset model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Coachmen Somerset?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Coachmen Somerset have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and wheels.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Somerset wheels?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V394000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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