2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary parts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact their local dealers. If unable to find a local dealer, contact viking at 1-800-239-6157.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 coachmen clipper classic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was sitting in the parked position, with two passengers sitting on the slide out assembly on the rear of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2010 · Structure
Compare Coachmen Clipper Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Coachmen Clipper Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Coachmen Clipper Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Coachmen Clipper Classic | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic
How do I know if my 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Coachmen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V364000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.