2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 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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How does 2023 compare to other Chaparral Lite years?

Chaparral Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V262000OtherApril 13, 2023 · 2,616 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.

Consequence

Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.

2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — common questions

Is the 2023 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 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2023 compare to other Chaparral Lite years?

Does the 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite — common questions

Is the 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite reliable?

Does the 2023 Coachmen Chaparral Lite have recalls?

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