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NHTSA campaign 15V576000

Forest River, Inc. recall 15V576000

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.

Reported 09/16/2015

What can happen

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.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Trailer hitches

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2016 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2016 Coachmen MIRADAView records2016 Coachmen PURSUITView records2015 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2015 Coachmen MIRADAView records2015 Coachmen PURSUITView records2014 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2014 Coachmen MIRADAView records2014 Coachmen PURSUITView records2013 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2013 Coachmen MIRADAView records2013 Coachmen PURSUITView records2012 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2012 Coachmen MIRADAView records2012 Coachmen PURSUITView records2011 Coachmen ENCOUNTERView records2011 Coachmen MIRADAView records2011 Coachmen PURSUITView records