- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Coachmen Clipper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Coachmen Clipper with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2020 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2019 has 0 and the 2021 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Clipper year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Coachmen Clipper problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2020 Coachmen Clipper recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2020 Coachmen Clipper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 to NHTSA.
Coachmen Clipper: every year compared
All Clipper years2020 Coachmen Clipper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2020 Coachmen Apex | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Beyond | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Prism | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Encore | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Mirada | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Coachmen Freedom Express | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Coachmen Clipper
Does the 2020 Coachmen Clipper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Coachmen Clipper: recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Coachmen Clipper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2020 Coachmen Clipper had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 14, 2025 and the latest on May 14, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Coachmen Clipper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Clipper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Clipper years have the most complaints?
2016 (2), 2020 (1), 2021 (1). See every Coachmen Clipper year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Coachmen Clipper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data