- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Coachmen Encounter Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2015 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Encounter year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Coachmen Encounter recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Coachmen Encounter: every year compared
All Encounter years2016 Coachmen Encounter vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Coachmen Encounter | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Freelander | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Clipper | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Orion | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Coachmen Encounter
Does the 2016 Coachmen Encounter have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Coachmen Encounter: trailer hitches (September 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Coachmen Encounter had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Coachmen Encounter a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Encounter year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Coachmen Encounter has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data