The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V576000·Announced 2015-09-16

Forest River Recalls Coachmen Motorhomes Due to Trailer Hitch Bolt Issue

Forest River is recalling 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes because trailer hitch bolts may not be properly tightened, risking hitch detachment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (trailer hitch detachment) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes manufactured between March 1, 2011, and September 11, 2015. The recall involves 3,804 vehicles where the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened. This defect allows the hitch to detach during use.

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. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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, and owners East of the Mississippi River may contact 1-574-825-8305. The campaign number is 310-09112015-0086.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN MIRADA, ENCOUNTER, PURSUIT
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
3,804

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MIRADA
  • ENCOUNTER
  • PURSUIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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