Forest River 2021 Coachmen Clipper Trailers: Fire Risk from Inverted Flame
Forest River recalls 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper travel trailers due to potential fire risk from inverted flames in the cooktop. Owners must have a panel and seal installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Clipper travel trailers because the cooktop may not be properly isolated from the furnace, causing flames to invert and potentially start a fire. This hazard could lead to fire if the cooktop is not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80302-forest-river-2021-coachmen-clipper-trailers-fire-risk-from-inverted.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80302-forest-river-2021-coachmen-clipper-trailers-fire-risk-from-inverted · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V172000
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“Forest River 2021 Coachmen Clipper Trailers: Fire Risk from Inverted Flame.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80302-forest-river-2021-coachmen-clipper-trailers-fire-risk-from-inverted. Based on NHTSA recall #21V172000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V172000).
Why it’s dangerous
The cooktop may not be properly isolated from the furnace return air, causing the flame to become inverted. This inversion can lead to a fire if the cooktop is not fixed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper travel trailers are affected. Those who use the cooktop near the furnace are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The recall began March 31, 2021, and applies to these specific models.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-269-467-4600 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a free panel and seal installation.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V172000 — Forest River 2021 Coachmen Clipper Trailers: Fire Risk from Inverted Flame Hello, I own a Forest River 2021 Coachmen Clipper Trailers: Fire Risk from Inverted Flame that is covered by recall 21V172000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V172000 (December 3, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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