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2005 Rexhall American ClipperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Rexhall American Clipper, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Rexhall American Clipper has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 Rexhall American Clipper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-319 · Jul 15, 2008 · 36 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-417 · Sep 5, 2007 · 2,345 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Rexhall.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other American Clipper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the American Clipper median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What American Clipper owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND ENTER THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE MOTOR HOME INTO THE CAB NEAR THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THE DEALER INDICATED THE FLOOR WAS MADE OF MARINE PLYWOOD BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVES IT IS MADE OF WAFER BOARD. THE DEALER HAS…
Complaint 10163469 · Jul 26, 2006 · 17,000 miles

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