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Coachmen CLIPPER recalls by model year

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Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

2,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1989 to 2026 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2016
0
2019
2
2020
1
2021
1
2022
2
2024
1
2026
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20160
20192
20201
20211
20222
20241
20261

2016: 0; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2024: 1; 2026: 1

Year-by-year records

Coachmen CLIPPER model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198901Not available
201620Not available
201902Not available
202011-1
2021110
202212+1
202401Not available
202601Not available

Recall history

8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

89V123000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Reported: 1989-07-24 (July 24, 1989) · Model years: 1989

Consequence: IF FRACTURING OCCURS, CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THESIDE OF THE WHEEL LINER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BYUNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAMPING TRAILER.

Remedy: WELD NEW AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.

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18V334000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 2018-05-21 (May 21, 2018) · Model years: 2019

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: The incorrect Placard could cause the operator to underinflate the tires, possibly causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-0734.

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20V075000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Reported: 2020-02-12 (February 12, 2020) · Model years: 2019, 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.

Consequence: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.

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21V172000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop

Reported: 2021-03-12 (March 12, 2021) · Model years: 2021

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.

Consequence: 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.

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22V556000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2022-07-29 (July 29, 2022) · Model years: 2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

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22V559000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2022-08-01 (August 1, 2022) · Model years: 2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper, and VTREC camping trailers. The pull-out bunk bed may not be laminated and therefore not support weight as intended, causing the pull-out bunk to fail.

Consequence: A pull-out bunk that fails during use can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bunk(s) for lamination and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-1540.

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24V045000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Reported: 2024-01-26 (January 26, 2024) · Model years: 2024

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Clipper and Viking Travel Trailers. The tail light bezel may not have been installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: A missing tail light bezel may reduce visibility of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install the tail light bezel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-1729.

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25V682000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2025-10-10 (October 10, 2025) · Model years: 2026

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Consequence: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

60.0%Usable mileage3 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2016201920202021202220242026
Electrical System
2100.0%
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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Service Brakes
150.0%
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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Structure:Body
150.0%
ODI 11207945 · 20,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN WE PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA, WE NOTICED THE CAMPER SITTING LOPSIDED. IT HAD BEEN SITTING LEVEL WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP THAT MORNING. THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIRE BLOW OUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAMPER HAS ALSO HAD A HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR AT LEAST TWICE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULT IN THE BATTERY BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED, DESPITE HAVING FULL CHAR…

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Suspension
00.0%

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0Unavailable

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1100.0%
ODI 11660984

Driver side leaf string of trailer broke causing tire to rub on frame. This "friction" resulted in a fire that destroyed the trailer. State Farm Insurance paid the claim and suggested this be reported to NHTSA.

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Tires:Tread/Belt
00.0%

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0Unavailable

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1100.0%
ODI 11619400 · 2,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Clipper RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST 226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, and DOT Number: JUJTYMT2321. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side tire blew out. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where the contact replaced the tire with a spare tire. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH four weeks later, the driver's side tire blew out. The contact pulled to the side of the road, where the contact noticed that the tire tread blew out. The …

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Trailer Hitches
00.0%

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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1100.0%
ODI 11435713

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia hauling a 2021 Coachman Clipper travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact hit a bump in the road and the travel trailer detached from the vehicle. The contact depressed on the brake pedal after hearing a loud noise and the travel trailer crashed and damaged the vehicle's rear bumper. Prior to the failure, the contact had properly secured and locked the travel trailer hitch to the vehicle. The travel trailer was towed to a trailer equipment dealer. During the tow, one of the t…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range10,250 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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ODI 11207945 · 20,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN WE PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA, WE NOTICED THE CAMPER SITTING LOPSIDED. IT HAD BEEN SITTING LEVEL WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP THAT MORNING. THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIRE BLOW OUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAMPER HAS ALSO HAD A HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR AT LEAST TWICE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULT IN THE BATTERY BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED, DESPITE HAVING FULL CHAR…

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range500 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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Structure:BodyToo few reports for a range20,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11207945 · 20,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN WE PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA, WE NOTICED THE CAMPER SITTING LOPSIDED. IT HAD BEEN SITTING LEVEL WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP THAT MORNING. THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIRE BLOW OUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAMPER HAS ALSO HAD A HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR AT LEAST TWICE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULT IN THE BATTERY BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED, DESPITE HAVING FULL CHAR…

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Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range2,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11619400 · 2,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Clipper RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST 226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, and DOT Number: JUJTYMT2321. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side tire blew out. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where the contact replaced the tire with a spare tire. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH four weeks later, the driver's side tire blew out. The contact pulled to the side of the road, where the contact noticed that the tire tread blew out. The …

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

25V682000 · 2025-10-101 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-051None
ODI 11660984

Driver side leaf string of trailer broke causing tire to rub on frame. This "friction" resulted in a fire that destroyed the trailer. State Farm Insurance paid the claim and suggested this be reported to NHTSA.

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2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

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2025-080None

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2025-090None

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2025-10025V682000

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2021: 1 complaints · 2022: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2021111
2022001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2021100
2022100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemService BrakesStructure:BodySuspensionTires:Tread/BeltTrailer Hitches
Electrical System—
1
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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1
ODI 11207945 · 20,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN WE PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA, WE NOTICED THE CAMPER SITTING LOPSIDED. IT HAD BEEN SITTING LEVEL WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP THAT MORNING. THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIRE BLOW OUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAMPER HAS ALSO HAD A HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR AT LEAST TWICE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULT IN THE BATTERY BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED, DESPITE HAVING FULL CHAR…

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000
Service Brakes
1
ODI 11204723 · 500 mi

ALL THE BRAKE WIRING ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER BURNED UP. REASON UNKNOWN.

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—0000
Structure:Body
1
ODI 11207945 · 20,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. WHEN WE PULLED OVER AT A REST AREA, WE NOTICED THE CAMPER SITTING LOPSIDED. IT HAD BEEN SITTING LEVEL WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP THAT MORNING. THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIRE BLOW OUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAMPER HAS ALSO HAD A HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR AT LEAST TWICE. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULT IN THE BATTERY BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED, DESPITE HAVING FULL CHAR…

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0—000
Suspension000—00
Tires:Tread/Belt0000—0
Trailer Hitches00000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11435713

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia hauling a 2021 Coachman Clipper travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact hit a bump in the road and the travel trailer detached from the vehicle. The contact depressed on the brake pedal after hearing a loud noise and the travel trailer crashed and damaged the vehicle's rear bumper. Prior to the failure, the contact had properly secured and locked the travel trailer hitch to the vehicle. The travel trailer was towed to a trailer equipment dealer. During the tow, one of the t…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b