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2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Chaparral Lite years?

Chaparral Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted1 complaint2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Chaparral Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — common questions

Is the 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.