CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some motorhomes have trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts that may not have been properly tightened at the factory. Under use, the hitch can partially or fully detach from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle.
If the hitch detaches, the driver could lose control of the motorhome, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should stop towing until the fix is completed.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new fastener kit free of charge. Owners west of the Mississippi River can call 1-574-825-8317, and owners east of the Mississippi River can call 1-574-825-8305, referencing campaign number 310-09112015-0086. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Encounter | 201120122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Mirada | 201120122013201420152016 |
| Coachmen Pursuit | 201120122013201420152016 |