Recall 15V576000: 2011–2016 Coachmen Encounter, 2011–2016 Coachmen Mirada, 2011–2016 Coachmen Pursuit
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 3,804
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes manufactured from March 1, 2011, through September 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the hitch to detach during use.
The risk
If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fastener kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners West of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8317. Owners East of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8305. Forest River's campaign number for this recall is 310-09112015-0086.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Coachmen Encounter
- 2012 Coachmen Encounter
- 2013 Coachmen Encounter
- 2014 Coachmen Encounter
- 2015 Coachmen Encounter
- 2016 Coachmen Encounter
- 2011 Coachmen Mirada
- 2012 Coachmen Mirada
- 2013 Coachmen Mirada
- 2014 Coachmen Mirada
- 2015 Coachmen Mirada
- 2016 Coachmen Mirada
- 2011 Coachmen Pursuit
- 2012 Coachmen Pursuit
- 2013 Coachmen Pursuit
- 2014 Coachmen Pursuit
- 2015 Coachmen Pursuit
- 2016 Coachmen Pursuit
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V576000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 310-09112015-0086
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 9, 2015
- Components
- Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology