- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Coachmen Mirada Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2011 Coachmen Mirada with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2010 has 1 and the 2012 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Mirada year, for its age
#239 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Coachmen Mirada problems
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2011 Coachmen Mirada recalls 4
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
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
- 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.
- The problem
- Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 mirada, encounter, cross country, and pathfinder travel trailers manufactured from june 28, 2010, through august 26, 2010, and manufacturer with siemens and murray brand one inch plug-in circuit breakers, single and double pole, 15 through 50 amps, manufactured between june 23 and july 2, 2010. The house type circuit breakers may be faulty and heat up and cause a fire.
- The risk
- This could lead to a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove all breakers from the distribution panel and inspect each breaker and remove and/or replace with a new breaker free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1-800-453-6064.
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4 complaints about the 2011 Coachmen Mirada
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 coachmen mirada. The contact stated that the step bolts fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v798000 (equipment) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 coachmen mirada. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle failed to switch gears. The contact discovered that the shifter cable was fractured and separated from the transmission due to heat from the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. Not further details were available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Note: we have since learned this incident has been characterized as "the death wobble" as follows: this occurred on our first "shakedown" (pun intended) trip of 300 miles taken in a new 29 ft coachmen mirada (leftover 2011 model) class a motorhome w/f53 chasis which was manufactured by ford in oct 2008. Its noteworthy that, initially, a slight shutter in coach body could be felt when highway driving over minor bumps or surface discontinuities. After driving 200 miles, we drove at 55 mph over a highway bridge...
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expansion joint - kind of a quick double bump, which set off an extremely violent rapid shaking of the entire coach resulting in difficult steering and a harrowing experience. Thankfully, there was limited traffic, traveling in right lane, and room on shoulder to pull over. This violent shaking continued until < 5 mph. Checked tires and under chasis - all seemed ok. Continued driving home to complete the balance of trip, avoiding as many bumps as possible, and with no further incident. Rv is currently at a ford service shop for inspection and resolution. This was a very unsafe condition, and could easily have resulted in a major traffic incident, especially if there was heavy traffic and limited room to pull over. *Tr updated 11/25/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 coachmen mirada. While parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger side seat belt had become jammed and would not extend. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician was able to release the seat belt. The failure also occurred on the front driver's side seat belt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Coachmen Mirada: every year compared
All Mirada years2011 Coachmen Mirada vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Coachmen Mirada | 4 | 4 | D | |
| 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Coachmen Concord | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Coachmen Freelander | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2011 Coachmen Mirada
Does the 2011 Coachmen Mirada have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Coachmen Mirada: equipment (November 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); trailer hitches (September 2015); fuses and circuit breakers (September 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Coachmen Mirada?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1), steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Coachmen Mirada had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 13, 2012 and the latest on June 13, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Coachmen Mirada a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coachmen Mirada 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.
Which Coachmen Mirada years have the most complaints?
2011 (4), 1999 (2), 2000 (2). See every Coachmen Mirada year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Coachmen Mirada 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