2020 Coachmen Clipper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Coachmen Clipper, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Coachmen Clipper
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) and temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence,…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Coachmen Clipper have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driver side leaf string of trailer broke causing tire to rub on frame. This "friction" resulted in a fire that destroyed the trailer. State Farm Insurance paid the claim and suggested this be reported”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2025 · Suspension
Compare Coachmen Clipper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Coachmen Clipper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Coachmen Clipper | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Coachmen Clipper | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Coachmen Clipper | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Coachmen Clipper
How do I know if my 2020 Coachmen Clipper 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 2020 Coachmen Clipper; 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 20V075000).
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.
Other Coachmen models
- Coachmen98 complaints
- Catalina38 complaints
- Mirada37 complaints
- Freedom Express32 complaints
- Santara29 complaints
- Leprechaun24 complaints
- Freelander15 complaints
- Prism14 complaints
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.