The worst 2016 Coachmen Encounter problems
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Recalls 1
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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V576000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Coachmen Encounter 1
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Questions about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter
Is the 2016 Coachmen Encounter reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Coachmen Encounter?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Coachmen Encounter have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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