- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper, and VTREC camping trailers. The pull-out bunk bed may not be laminated and therefore not support weight as intended, causing the pull-out bunk to fail.
- The risk
- A pull-out bunk that fails during use can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the bunk(s) for lamination and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-1540.
Vehicle safety record
2022 Coachmen Clipper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2022 Coachmen Clipper with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2022 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2021 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Clipper year, for its age
#385 most complained-about 2022 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2022 Coachmen Clipper problems
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2022 Coachmen Clipper recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
- The risk
- An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2022 Coachmen Clipper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Clipper RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST 226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, and DOT Number: JUJTYMT2321. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side tire blew out. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where the contact replaced the tire with a spare tire. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH four weeks later, the driver's side tire blew out. The contact pulled to the side of the road, where the contact noticed that...
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the tire tread blew out. The contact was able to replace the tire with a spare tire. The contact then drove to the dealer and notified the dealer of the failure. The tires were original tires. The tires were replaced with spare tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 2,000. The RV failure mileage was 2,000.
Coachmen Clipper: every year compared
All Clipper years2022 Coachmen Clipper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 2 | D | |
| 2022 Coachmen Nova | 3 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Apex | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Beyond | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 6 | D | 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 2022 Coachmen Clipper
Does the 2022 Coachmen Clipper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Coachmen Clipper: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2022); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2022). 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 2022 Coachmen Clipper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2022 Coachmen Clipper had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 11, 2024 and the latest on October 11, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2022 Coachmen Clipper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2022 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