NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Rexhall American Clipper Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Rexhall American Clipper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Rexhall dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Rexhall American Clipper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Rexhall American Clipper owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Rexhall American Clipper.

Most-cited components

Suspension 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10063484 · Filed April 29, 2004
THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END OF THE MOTOR HOME WHEN IT WENT OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, SUCH AS A BUMP, POT HOLE, ETC,. DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED THE SWAY, AND REPLACED THE SHOCKS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WHEN THE CONSUMER BROUGHT A FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND HAD IT…

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REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #07V417000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported September 5, 2007 · REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC

Potentially affected: 2,345 vehicles

Owners notified July 4, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 1998 – June 30, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE REFRIGERATOR BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

REXHALL WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR REXHALL AT 1-661-726-0565.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REXHALL/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V148000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported April 15, 2003 · REXHALL INDUSTRIES

Potentially affected: 1,842 vehicles

Rexhall campaign 02C01 · Owners notified August 1, 2003 · Vehicles built October 14, 1999 – May 4, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REXHALL AT 1-800-444-9720.

Notes

REXHALL RECALL NO. 02C01.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Rexhall American Clipper. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Rexhall American Clipper.

Suspension

ODI #10063484

Fire

Filed: April 29, 2004

THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END OF THE MOTOR HOME WHEN IT WENT OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, SUCH AS A BUMP, POT HOLE, ETC,. DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED THE SWAY, AND REPLACED THE SHOCKS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WHEN THE CONSUMER BROUGHT A FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND HAD IT INSTALLED. CONSUMER FELT THAT A STABILIZER BAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE MOTOR HOME WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THIS MOTOR HOME WAS ON A FORD, F53 CHASSIS.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT STEERING IS ERRATIC DUE TO FRONT END PROBLEM. *LA

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