Recalls for 2011 Coachmen Chaparral

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-25
Description
Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 chaparral, brookstone, and northridge fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from july 1, 2010, through september 20, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens.  A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner.  Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Corrective Action
Coachmen is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 28, 2010.  Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or coachmen at 1-574-825-8360.

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 http://www.safercar.gov.