Recall 21V172 affects 86 2021 Coachmen Clipper and Viking travel trailers for inverted cooktop flame risk. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 86 2021 Clipper and Viking travel trailers because the cooktop is not properly isolated from the furnace return air, which can invert the flame. An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire, and Coachmen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On the 2021 Coachmen Clipper and Viking travel trailers, the cooktop burns propane at the burner so you can heat food inside the trailer. The furnace uses a return air intake, an opening that pulls cabin air back toward the furnace, and a sealed panel is supposed to keep that airflow separated from the cooktop flame.
On affected trailers, the plant did not install and seal that panel. Without that barrier, the furnace return air is not isolated from the cooktop, so air movement at the intake can disturb the burner and turn the flame inward instead of letting it burn normally above the burner.
The warning sign is visible at the cooktop. An operator can see an inverted flame while the cooktop is running, which means the burner flame is being pulled or shaped the wrong way by nearby airflow.
Who's affected?
Covers the Clipper and Viking trailer lines under the same oven/stove/cooktop component.
| 2021 Coachmen Clipper | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2021 Coachmen Viking | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| Units affected | 86 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2021 Coachmen trailer model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire. If you see the flame pull inward or burn in the wrong direction, stop using the cooktop and contact a Coachmen dealer for the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Coachmen Clipper or Viking is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free panel-and-seal repair that isolates the cooktop from the furnace return air.
- Avoid using the cooktop until the repair is complete, since an inverted flame increases the risk of fire.
- Bring the owner letter if Coachmen sent one. If not, reference recall number 21V172 when you call.
- Call Coachmen customer service at 1-269-467-4600 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician installs a panel between the cooktop area and the furnace return air path, then seals the panel so the cooktop is properly isolated. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file, so ask Coachmen customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for related out of pocket work already paid.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 12, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 21, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| April 21, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 21, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V172?
Recall 21V172 covers 86 2021 Coachmen Clipper and Viking travel trailers with a cooktop isolation problem. The cooktop is not properly separated from the furnace return air, which can invert the flame and increase fire risk. Coachmen dealers install and seal a panel for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Coachmen Clipper or Viking is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V172. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the panel installation and sealing work. Reference Forest River recall number 121-1305 or NHTSA campaign 21V172 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 21V172, Coachmen dealers install a panel and seal it free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In affected 2021 Coachmen Clipper and Viking travel trailers, the cooktop is not properly isolated from the furnace return air. That condition can cause an inverted flame, which increases the risk of a fire.
What if I bought my Coachmen trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021 Coachmen Clipper or Viking is included, then call a franchised Coachmen dealer and reference recall 21V172.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V172000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-269-467-4600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V172 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V172000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →