Recalls for 2016 Coachmen Encounter

DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 2015-09-16
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.

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.

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.