2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
The 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Trailer Hitches (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER, potentially affecting up to 86 vehicles.
Recall 21V172000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper Travel Trailers. The cooktop may not be isolated properly from the furnace return air, which can cause the flame to become inverted.
Consequence: An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel and seal it, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1305.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia hauling a 2021 Coachman Clipper travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact hit a bump in the road and the travel trailer detached from the vehicle. The contact depressed on the brake pedal after hearing a loud noise and the travel trailer crashed and damaged the vehicle's rear bumper. Prior to the failure, the contact had properly secured and locked the travel trailer hitch to the vehicle. The travel trailer was towed to a trailer equipment dealer. During the tow, one of the travel trailer safety chains was fractured, but the trailer hitch was still latched with a pin through it. The dealer replaced the coupler hitch, safety chains, sidewind jack, and jack sensor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Safety Rating for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1201472 — STRUCTURE
This document will help a dealer fix a vehicles rear entry where the chassis may be sagging.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN CLIPPER
- 2016 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 4 complaints
- 2019 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 0 complaints
- 2020 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 1 complaint
- 2021 COACHMEN CLIPPER (current)
- 2022 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 1 complaint
- 2024 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 0 complaints
- 2026 COACHMEN CLIPPER — 0 complaints
Other COACHMEN Models
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- COACHMEN CATALINA — 48 total complaints
- COACHMEN MIRADA — 43 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 40 total complaints
- COACHMEN SANTARA — 38 total complaints
- COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 29 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREELANDER — 20 total complaints
- COACHMEN APEX — 19 total complaints