Recall 15V576000: 2011–2016 Coachmen Mirada and 2 other models
- Report received
- Sep 16, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 3,804vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Coachmen Encounter0 complaints
- 2012 Coachmen Encounter0 complaints
- 2013 Coachmen Encounter0 complaints
- 2014 Coachmen Encounter1 complaints
- 2015 Coachmen Encounter0 complaints
- 2016 Coachmen Encounter0 complaints
- 2011 Coachmen Mirada4 complaints
- 2012 Coachmen Mirada2 complaints
- 2013 Coachmen Mirada2 complaints
- 2014 Coachmen Mirada1 complaints
- 2015 Coachmen Mirada2 complaints
- 2016 Coachmen Mirada2 complaints
- 2011 Coachmen Pursuit0 complaints
- 2012 Coachmen Pursuit1 complaints
- 2013 Coachmen Pursuit0 complaints
- 2014 Coachmen Pursuit3 complaints
- 2015 Coachmen Pursuit1 complaints
- 2016 Coachmen Pursuit0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.