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2012 Coachmen Encounter and Coachmen Mirada recall: gear position indication (prndl)

Coachmen Rv Company, LLC reported this safety recall on March 5, 2012. It covers about 1,449 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,449
reported
Mar 5, 2012
owners notified
Mar 2, 2012

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong
Coachmen rv is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 mirada and encounter recreational vehicles built on a ford f-53 chassis, manufactured from february 1, 2010, through february 17, 2012. The gear shifter’s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Risk
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Coachmen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifter’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact coachmen rv at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 12V087000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V087000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Coachmen Encounter and Coachmen Mirada gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 12V087000, reported on March 5, 2012, covers about 1,449 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V087000?

Coachmen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifter’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact coachmen rv at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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