Recall 11V053 affects 365 2010-2011 Coachmen Brookstone trailers for an incorrectly installed microwave blower. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 365 2010-2011 Brookstone trailers because the Dometic conventional microwave oven was installed with the blower aimed the wrong way, leaving exhaust routed incorrectly. The condition presents a fire risk, and the Coachmen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Dometic conventional microwave oven in the 2010-2011 Coachmen Brookstone trailer uses a blower unit to move hot exhaust air out of the appliance cabinet. During normal operation, that airflow carries heat away from the oven and routes it out through the front vent instead of letting it collect behind the installed unit.
On affected Brookstone trailers, the microwave was installed before the blower unit was rotated 180 degrees as required by the manufacturer instructions. With the blower left in the wrong position, exhaust air is not directed out the front as intended. That leaves heat and exhaust air moving into the surrounding cabinet area instead of following the designed vent path.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner who sees unusual heat around the microwave trim, cabinet area, or nearby surfaces should stop using the microwave and have the installation checked.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2010 and 2011 model years under the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2010 Coachmen Brookstone | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2011 Coachmen Brookstone | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 365 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The microwave oven defect presents a fire risk inside the RV. If your VIN is included, avoid using the microwave until the inspection and blower-tube correction are complete, and contact a franchised Coachmen dealer for recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Coachmen Brookstone is included in this recall.
- Check for the Coachmen owner notice for this recall, or call Coachmen customer service at 574-825-8360 if you never received one.
- Ask a franchised Coachmen dealer about the free microwave-blower inspection and blower-tube rotation that directs exhaust out of the oven front.
- Reference recall number 11V053 when you call Coachmen or the dealer.
- Avoid using the microwave until the inspection is complete and the blower tube has been corrected if needed.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Coachmen technician will inspect the conventional microwave oven installation. If the defect is present, the technician will rotate the blower tube so the oven exhaust follows the manufacturer's installation instructions and vents out the front of the appliance. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 11V053.
Timeline
| January 20, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| January 21, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V053?
Recall 11V053 covers 365 2010-2011 Coachmen Brookstone trailers equipped with a Dometic conventional microwave oven. The microwave blower unit was installed without the required 180 degree rotation, which directs exhaust out the front of the oven. Coachmen dealers will inspect and correct the installation for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Coachmen Brookstone is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V053. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the microwave oven inspection. Reference recall number 11V053 when you call. The inspection and blower tube correction are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Coachmen's remedy says dealers will inspect the conventional microwave oven and rotate the blower tube free of charge if the defect is present.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the Dometic microwave oven blower unit was not rotated 180 degrees before installation, the exhaust is not directed out the front of the oven as required. Coachmen's dealer remedy corrects the blower tube position for free.
What if I bought my Coachmen Brookstone used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Brookstone is included, then call a franchised Coachmen dealer and reference recall number 11V053 for the microwave oven inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V053000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 574-825-8360 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V053 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V053000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →