NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Coachmen Somerset Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Coachmen Somerset has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Coachmen Somerset. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Coachmen Somerset owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Somerset, describing incidents dated June 9, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10638164 · Filed
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…
PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE
NHTSA #11V066000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported January 31, 2011 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 740 vehicles
Owners notified February 21, 2011 · Vehicles built October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
SHOWER DOOR TOWEL BAR
NHTSA #08V639000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 13,662 vehicles
Owners notified February 9, 2009 · Vehicles built June 15, 2001 – August 6, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RIM/TREDIT
NHTSA #05V394000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2005 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 164 vehicles
Owners notified September 21, 2005 · Vehicles built April 13, 2005 – August 29, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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