COACHMEN ENCOUNTER 2014: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V576000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | ENCOUNTER | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-09 | 2015-09-16 | 2015-09-16 |
Production Dates: 2011-03-01 - 2015-09-11
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 310-09112015-0086
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3804
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
