2016 Coachmen Encounter recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2016 Coachmen Encounter, covering 3,804 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter recalls
How do I check if my 2016 Coachmen Encounter has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2016 Coachmen Encounter have?
1, covering trailer hitches.
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