Coachmen recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Coachmen Encounter 2011–2016
- Coachmen Mirada 2011–2016
- Coachmen Pursuit 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V576000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 16, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 9, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,804
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2011 to Sep 11, 2015
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Jul 9, 2021
- Coachmen / Dynamax / Forest River recall: Equipment Nov 23, 2020
- Coachmen recall: Equipment May 27, 2020
- Cargo Mate / Coachmen / Continental Cargo and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Coachmen / Forest River / Georgie Boy and more recall: Equipment Nov 25, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.