2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chaparral Lite years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite. That is the most of any Chaparral Lite model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable water:storage tank; structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
Risk: A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment; electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the outside kitchen receptacles are not GFCI protected, occupants may be electrically shocked, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Other Coachmen Chaparral Lite years
← 2019 Chaparral Lite · 2021 Chaparral Lite →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Chaparral Lite | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chaparral Lite model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.