2009 Chalet ArrowheadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Chalet Arrowhead, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage100kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Chalet Arrowhead has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Structure

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Structure	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 Chalet Arrowhead recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 13V-436 · Sep 17, 2013 · 3,500 vehicles

Risk. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chalet.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other Arrowhead year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Arrowhead median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Arrowhead owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ON THE CAMPER DELAMINATE WHILE GOING ABOUT 75MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT) WITH RESULTING SHAKING, THE LEAF SPRING BROKE AND AXLE BENT. THE ENTIRE CAMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AND FLEW IN THE AIR AND LANDED ABOUT 100 FEET FROM THE FRAME. THE CAMPER WAS SECURED WITH MULTIPLE…
Complaint 10779089 · Oct 1, 2015 · 100,000 miles

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