2016 Coachmen Encounter recalls and problems

The 2016 Coachmen Encounter has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2016 compares

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0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Trailer Hitches

Sep 16, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V576000 · 3,804 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2016 vs. other Coachmen Encounter years

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Questions

Does the 2016 Coachmen Encounter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Coachmen Encounter, the latest from Sep 16, 2015 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Coachmen Encounter?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Coachmen Encounter.