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2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Chaparral Lite years?

Chaparral Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Chaparral Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite problems?

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Does the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V813000OtherOctober 31, 2022 · 2,018 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Brookstone, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The floating cross-member may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.

Consequence

A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.

19V476000OtherJune 21, 2019 · 2,114 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Coachmen Chapparal, Chapparal Lite, Chapparal X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The outside kitchen may be equipped with a standard outlet receptacle and not a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet.

Consequence

If the outside kitchen receptacles are not GFCI protected, occupants may be electrically shocked, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace a standard 110V outlet in the exterior kitchen with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) one. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1035.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite RV. The contact stated while the RV was stationary, the grey water tank detached from the RV. The contact spoke to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 4, 2022

2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — common questions

Is the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.