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Coachmen Clipper Recall 21V172: Cooktop Flame Can Invert, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V172, reported March 12, 2021, 86 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The cooktop may not be properly isolated from the furnace return air. This can cause the burner flame to become inverted.

An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a panel and seal it at no charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-4600 and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V172Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper Travel Trailers. The cooktop may not be isolated properly from the furnace return air, which can cause the flame to become inverted.
Risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel and seal it, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1305.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Clipper2021
Coachmen Viking2021