Consequence
IF FRACTURING OCCURS, CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THESIDE OF THE WHEEL LINER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BYUNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAMPING TRAILER.
Remedy
WELD NEW AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.
1989 Coachmen Clipper problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1989 Coachmen Clipper — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1989 compare to other Clipper years?
Does the 1989 Coachmen Clipper have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1989 Coachmen Clipper — common questions
Is the 1989 Coachmen Clipper reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1989 Coachmen Clipper have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Coachmen Clipper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.