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1998-2005 · 8 model years

Rexhall American Clipper Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Rexhall American Clipper across 8 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age20031 complaint · 2 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

American Clipper complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20051200Wheels & tiresC
20040100-B
20031201SuspensionD
20020200-C
20010200-C
20000200-C
19991200Acceleration & cruise controlC
19980200-C

Most common American Clipper problems

Rexhall American Clipper recalls 4

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

07V4170002,345 vehicles affected

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Latest American Clipper complaints

1999 Rexhall American ClipperAcceleration & cruise control

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 rexhall american clipper. The contact received a recall notice in october of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The speed control was not disconnected due to the driving distance to the dealer; however, the dealer advised the contact to disconnect the battery until the parts become available. The dealer did not know when the parts would arrive to perform the complete recall repair. The contact feels that the wait time is too lengthy. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 18,000. Updated 4/16/08 *cn

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10223895
2005 Rexhall American ClipperWheels & tires

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the right front tire tread separated and enter through the floor of the motor home into the cab near the passenger front seat. The dealer indicated the floor was made of marine plywood but the contact believes it is made of wafer board. The dealer has been alerted. The motor home is a 2005 rexhal american clipper. *Ak

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10163469
2003 Rexhall American ClipperSuspensionFire

There was severe shimmy in the front end of the motor home when it went over an imperfection in the road, such as a bump, pot hole, etc,. Dealership tightened the sway, and replaced the shocks. But problem recurred. Problem was corrected when the consumer brought a front stabilizer bar and had it installed. Consumer felt that a stabilizer bar should have been installed in the motor home when it was manufactured. This motor home was on a ford, f53 chassis.*Ak consumer also stated that steering is erratic due to front end problem. *La

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 10063484

Questions about the Rexhall American Clipper

Which Rexhall American Clipper years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (1), 2003 (1), 2005 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Rexhall American Clipper years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2004 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other American Clipper years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Rexhall American Clipper problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Rexhall American Clipper have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Rexhall American Clipper model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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