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2011 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER

3 recalls — 0 complaints

15V798000 Nov 25, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfind... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at ... Read more
9,687 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
15V576000 Sep 16, 2015
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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 h... Read more
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 cust... Read more
3,804 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
10V433000 Sep 22, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MIRADA, ENCOUNTER, CROSS COUNTRY, AND PATHFINDER TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 28, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2010, AND MANUFACTURER WITH SIEMENS AND MURRAY BRAND ONE INCH PLUG-IN CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE POLE, 15 THROUGH 50 AMPS, MANUF... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL BREAKERS FROM THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL AND INSPECT EACH BREAKER AND REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE WITH A NEW BREAKER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN RV CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-453-6064.
80 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the COACHMEN ENCOUNTER across all model years (2010–2016).

15 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — Year by Year

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