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2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

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.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
16-012 Apr 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Adding additional hardware for the Living Room Slide track to ensure proper closure of the slide room

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 (current) 1 0
2015 1 0 View
2014 3 3 View
2013 3 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 1 0 View

Other COACHMEN Models

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23' RS 0 0 View
241FK-LITE 0 0 View
322QB 0 0 View
334MBS 0 0 View
ADRENALINE 0 0 View
ADRENALINE LITE 0 0 View
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