Auto Recalls for Consumers

2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER Recall - Campaign #15V576000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER RECALL - #15V576000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Manufactured between 3/1/2011 - 9/11/2015
Recalled on 9/16/2015
Influenced by Forest River, Inc.
Owners Notified on 10/9/2015
# Affected 3,804
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
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 hitch to detach during use.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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