2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
The 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER, potentially affecting up to 3,804 vehicles.
Recall 15V576000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 3,804 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-012 — EQUIPMENT
Adding additional hardware for the Living Room Slide track to ensure proper closure of the slide room
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN ENCOUNTER
- 2011 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — 0 complaints
- 2012 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — 0 complaints
- 2013 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — 0 complaints
- 2014 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — 3 complaints
- 2015 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER — 0 complaints
- 2016 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER (current)
Other COACHMEN Models
- COACHMEN COACHMEN — 119 total complaints
- COACHMEN CATALINA — 48 total complaints
- COACHMEN MIRADA — 43 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 40 total complaints
- COACHMEN SANTARA — 38 total complaints
- COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 29 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREELANDER — 20 total complaints
- COACHMEN APEX — 19 total complaints