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2020 Coachmen Clipper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Clipper years?

Clipper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted4 complaints1989: 0 complaints2016: 4 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Clipper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Coachmen Clipper problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2020 Coachmen Clipper have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V075000OtherFebruary 12, 2020 · 4,464 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 27, 2024 · fire

2020 Coachmen Clipper — common questions

Is the 2020 Coachmen Clipper reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Coachmen Clipper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 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.