Recall 11V066 covers 740 2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Somerset, Wyoming, Santara, and Sportscoach Elite RVs with overheating fireplace receivers. Replacement kit is free.
Coachmen is recalling 740 2004-2008 motor homes and fifth wheel trailers, including the Wyoming and Sportscoach Elite, because the plug-in remote control receiver for certain electric fireplaces can overheat. An overheated receiver can cause a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Somerset, Wyoming, Santara, and Sportscoach Elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers have Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts. The fireplace uses a plug-in remote control receiver, which is the small electrical module that receives the remote signal and switches the fireplace on or off.
The problem is in that plug-in receiver, not the coach body or trailer frame. In affected units, the receiver can overheat while connected to the fireplace circuit. Overheating means the electrical part gets hotter than designed during use or while energized, so the fireplace control system is no longer operating within its intended temperature range.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not count on a dashboard light, appliance error code, sound, or smell before the receiver overheats.
Who's affected?
Covers 5 Coachmen RV model lines across the 2004-2008 model years, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2008 Coachmen Wyoming | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Coachmen Wyoming | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2005 Coachmen Santara | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2006 Coachmen Somerset | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2004 Coachmen Somerset | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Coachmen Chaparral | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2004 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2005 Coachmen Somerset | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2004 Coachmen Santara | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Coachmen Chaparral | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 740 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated receiver can cause a fire, so treat this recall as a fire risk tied to the plug-in remote control system. Keep the affected equipment off until the replacement kit is installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2008 Coachmen Wyoming, Sportscoach Elite, Santara, Somerset, or Chaparral is included in this recall.
- Contact Coachmen customer service and ask how to receive the free Dimplex replacement plug-in remote control kit.
- Request the replacement kit for the fireplace remote receiver that can overheat and create a fire risk.
- Reference recall number 11V066 when you call, and keep the owner notice with your RV records.
- Avoid using the Dimplex electric fireplace remote control until the replacement kit is installed.
What happens at the repair
Coachmen and Dimplex identify affected owners, then Dimplex provides a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the electric fireplace remote receiver. The filing says the safety recall began on February 21, 2011, but it does not give a current dealer scheduling status or repair time. Once the replacement is available for your VIN, parts are covered under the recall. Contact Coachmen Motor Works customer service or Dimplex North America customer service with your VIN and fireplace information so they can confirm the kit needed for your 2004-2008 Coachmen model.
Timeline
| January 31, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 21, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V066?
Recall 11V066 covers 740 2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Somerset, Wyoming, Santara, and Sportscoach Elite RVs with Dimplex electric fireplace equipment. The plug-in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat and create a fire risk. Dimplex provides a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.
What should I do if my 2004-2008 Coachmen Chaparral, Somerset, Wyoming, Santara, or Sportscoach Elite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 11V066. If it is, contact Dimplex customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or Coachmen customer service to arrange the free replacement plug-in remote control kit. Reference recall 11V066 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety remedy to be provided at no cost, and Dimplex provides affected owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for this Coachmen fireplace receiver recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The plug-in remote control receiver for the Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame fireplace equipment can overheat. If your VIN is included, arrange the free replacement kit before using the fireplace equipment again.
When did Coachmen start notifying owners?
The safety recall began on February 21, 2011. Because these RVs are older and ownership records change, the VIN check matters even if you never received a letter. Confirm your VIN, then call Dimplex or Coachmen with recall 11V066.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V066000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-888-346-7539 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V066 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V066000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →