2005 Coachmen Somerset Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Somerset years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Somerset. That is the most of any Somerset model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Coachmen Somerset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Coachmen Somerset recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2003, through september 2007. These vehicles are equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Coachmen is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners. Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or coachmen motor works customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Wheels:rim
Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Risk: The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Coachmen is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" steel rim wheel. The recall began on september 21, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 coachmen somerset recreational trailer. The contact stated that the interior rim separated on the rear passenger side axle. Three spot wheels were fractured, which caused the tire to wobble. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign…
Other Coachmen Somerset years
← 2004 Somerset · 2006 Somerset →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Somerset | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Somerset | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Somerset | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Somerset | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Somerset | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Somerset?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Somerset?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Coachmen Somerset a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Somerset model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.