Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V576000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V576000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2011-2016 coachmen pursuit, mirada, and encounter motorhomes manufactured from march 1, 2011, through september 11, 2015 Includes 3,804 affected units, Tow Hitch may Detach, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2011-2016 coachmen pursuit, mirada, and encounter motorhomes manufactured from march 1, 2011, through september 11, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V576000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Tow hitch may detach
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 3,804

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 310-09112015-0086
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 38.56

Metadata

SID: row-q6xt.3k53-mr65
NHTSA ID: 15V576000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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