2011-2016 Coachmen Encounter, Coachmen Mirada and others recall: trailer hitches
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 16, 2015. It covers about 3,804 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,804
- reported
- Sep 16, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 2015
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V576000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Coachmen Encounter, Coachmen Mirada and others trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 15V576000, reported on September 16, 2015, covers about 3,804 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V576000?
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.
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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