Does the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Coachmen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Coachmen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Coachmen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite recalls, newest first

January 31, 2011NHTSA 11V066000740 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary: 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.
Consequence: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 2008NHTSA 08V193000961 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary: Coachmen is recalling 961 my 2005-2007 cross country, sportscoach elite, my 2005-2006 cross country se, and my 2006 sportscoach encore class a motor homes built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000. The filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. This can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Consequence: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Coachmen is working with freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 21, 2005NHTSA 05V294000135 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Consequence: When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Remedy: Coachmen will be working with intellitec to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on July 14, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-1174.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Coachmen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.