Recall 22V813 covers 2,018 2019-2022 Coachmen fifth wheels for loose holding tanks that can dislodge in transit. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 2,018 2019-2022 Chaparral Lite, Chaparral, Phoenix, and Brookstone fifth wheels because the floating cross-member can be installed incorrectly and fail to hold the holding tanks. A tank that dislodges during transit increases crash risk, and the Coachmen dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The floating cross-member on 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite, Chaparral, Phoenix, and Brookstone fifth wheels is a frame support under the trailer. Its job is to hold the water or holding tank in position while the trailer is parked, towed, loaded, and drained. The tank depends on that support to stay seated against the frame instead of hanging only from nearby plumbing or mounting points.
On affected fifth wheels, the floating cross-member was not installed correctly. It does not fully engage the tank, so the support can lose its grip as the trailer moves and the tank weight shifts. Once that happens, the tank can drop or become dislodged from the underside of the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. The tank can loosen without the owner seeing or feeling a change beforehand, especially because the affected parts sit under the trailer.
Who's affected?
Spans four trailer lines from 2019-2022, with storage tank and frame structure scope tied to the same floating cross-member.
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | Storage tank |
|---|---|
| 2020 Coachmen Chaparral | Storage tank |
| 2020 Coachmen Chaparral | body or structural component |
| 2021 Shasta Phoenix | Storage tank |
| 2021 Shasta Phoenix | body or structural component |
| 2020 Coachmen Brookstone | Storage tank |
| 2020 Coachmen Brookstone | body or structural component |
| 2022 Coachmen Chaparral | Storage tank |
| 2022 Coachmen Chaparral | body or structural component |
| 2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | Storage tank |
| 2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | body or structural component |
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral | Storage tank |
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral | body or structural component |
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | body or structural component |
| 2020 Shasta Phoenix | Storage tank |
| 2020 Shasta Phoenix | body or structural component |
| 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | Storage tank |
| 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | body or structural component |
| 2021 Coachmen Chaparral | Storage tank |
| 2021 Coachmen Chaparral | body or structural component |
| 2021 Coachmen Brookstone | Storage tank |
| 2021 Coachmen Brookstone | body or structural component |
| 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | Storage tank |
| 2021 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 2,018 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A tank that breaks loose during transit increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the tank becomes dislodged, so schedule the inspection soon and avoid towing if the tank or underbody support looks loose. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite, Chaparral, Phoenix, or Brookstone is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free inspection and cross-member relocation that helps keep the holding tanks secured.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V813 when you call.
- Call Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-7101 with questions about the repair.
- Tow or drive the fifth wheel cautiously until the repair is complete, since a dislodged tank during transit increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician inspects the floating cross member and relocates it when needed so the holding tanks are retained correctly. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Forest River used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you paid for the same holding tank or cross member repair before the recall notice, ask Coachmen customer service how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 31, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 10, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 10, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 10, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V813?
Recall 22V813 covers 2,018 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite, Chaparral, Phoenix, and Brookstone fifth wheels. The floating cross-member was not installed correctly, so the holding tanks can become dislodged during transit and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite, Chaparral, Phoenix, or Brookstone is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fifth wheel is included in recall 22V813. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and ask for the cross-member inspection and relocation under recall 110-1561. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Coachmen dealers will inspect and relocate the floating cross-member as needed free of charge. Use recall 22V813 or Coachmen recall number 110-1561 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a holding tank becomes dislodged while the fifth wheel is in transit. A tank that comes loose on the road increases crash risk. Until the repair is complete, confirm your VIN and ask the dealer for guidance before towing long distances.
When were owners notified about recall 22V813?
Coachmen mailed owner notification letters on November 29, 2022. If you bought the fifth wheel used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and call a franchised Coachmen dealer with recall number 22V813.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V813000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-7101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V813 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V813000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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