Recall 24V045 affects 18 2024 Coachmen Viking and Clipper travel trailers for missing tail light bezels. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 18 2024 Viking and Clipper travel trailers because the tail light bezel was not installed, which fails the lighting standard. A missing bezel reduces trailer visibility and increases crash risk, and Coachmen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tail lamp bezel on a 2024 Coachmen Viking or Clipper travel trailer is the trim piece around the rear light that also provides required reflectivity. The tail lights show braking and turn signals, while the reflective bezel helps the trailer stay visible when light hits the rear of the vehicle.
On affected trailers, the bezel was left off during manufacturing. That means the tail light can still be present and working, but the trailer lacks the reflective part Coachmen uses to meet FMVSS 108 requirements for lamps, reflective devices, and related equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure because this is an installation error, not a part that wears out. An owner or dealer has to inspect the tail light area and confirm whether the bezel is installed.
Who's affected?
Covers the Viking and Clipper camping-trailer lines, tied to the same tail-light bezel installation.
| 2024 Coachmen Viking | Tail lights |
|---|---|
| 2024 Coachmen Clipper | Tail lights |
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2024 Coachmen Viking or Clipper does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The safety concern is reduced trailer visibility from a missing tail light bezel, increasing crash risk for drivers behind or beside the trailer. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the dealer fix. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Coachmen Viking or Clipper travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free tail light bezel installation that restores the trailer's rear-light visibility.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V045 when you call.
- Tow the trailer cautiously until the repair is complete; confirm the rear lights are visible before each trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician inspects the trailer tail lights and installs the missing tail light bezel covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, the recall work still needs to be inspected or performed so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. For reimbursement, send the service invoice to the Viking RV Centreville warranty manager address listed in the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 26, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 6, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| March 6, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 6, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V045?
Recall 24V045 covers 18 2024 Coachmen Viking and Clipper travel trailers with a missing tail light bezel. NHTSA lists reduced trailer visibility and increased crash risk as the safety consequence. Dealers will install the tail light bezel for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Coachmen Viking or Clipper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V045. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the tail light bezel installation. Reference Forest River recall number 120-1729 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Coachmen dealer will install the missing tail light bezel free of charge, with parts and labor covered under recall 24V045.
Is it safe to tow my Coachmen travel trailer before the repair?
NHTSA campaign 24V045 identifies reduced trailer visibility as the safety risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the bezel installation before another trip. The filing does not list a do-not-drive order, but the missing lighting part still needs dealer repair.
What if I bought the Coachmen trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the owner letter that Forest River listed for March 6, 2024, check your VIN and give recall number 24V045 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V045000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-269-467-4600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V045 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V045000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →