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2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Santara and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Coachmen Rv Company, LLC reported this safety recall on January 31, 2011. It covers about 740 vehicles.

vehicles affected
740
reported
Jan 31, 2011
owners notified
Feb 21, 2011

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V066000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Santara and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 11V066000, reported on January 31, 2011, covers about 740 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V066000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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