- 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
2012 Coachmen Mirada Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Mirada with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2011 has 4 and the 2013 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Mirada year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Coachmen Mirada problems
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2012 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 rv is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 mirada and encounter recreational vehicles built on a ford f-53 chassis, manufactured from february 1, 2010, through february 17, 2012. The gear shifters cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- The risk
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Coachmen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifters cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact coachmen rv at 1-800-453-6064.
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2 complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Mirada
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I own an rv with lippert component stairs model # 128980 that are subject to your recall. The recall numbers for forest river are # 15v798 and lippert # 15e078. Per the notification letter I received the recall is a result of the failure of the center bolt of the fan gear assembly. This failure will cause the steps to be 'unstable, possibly causing a person to fall resulting in injury.' I believe that there is an additional problem with these steps that may not be covered by the recall. The dual ball joint...
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lci part # 182119 is also problematic with these steps. The ball joint connects the fan gear assembly to the step lever that lowers and raises the steps. In addition this bolt keeps the steps in a raised position while going down the road. This bolt is the only connection to the fan gear and when it breaks the steps collapse and can lead to a fall and injury. Mine recently sheared off and I luckily only stumbled and had a bruised shin. Someone less agile or lucky could easily fall and suffer more serious injury. The part broke while we were stationary and camped at the national seashore in corpus christie. If it had broken when we were going down the road it has the potential to cause significant damage to the vehicle. I spoke with a lippert customer service rep that this is not a covered repair under the recall when I started to review the web for possible repair I discovered that this is a common problem that can be easily identified with a google search titled 'lippert step problems' since the potential danger of fall and injury are the same as the current recall I believe this should be included and covered under the recall I have attached two pictures of the broken part thanks for the help
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 coachmen mirada. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v576000 (trailer hitches) but a schedule was unable to be made for the recall remedy to be performed. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was to be contacted due to no response from the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure and wanted to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Coachmen Mirada: every year compared
All Mirada years2012 Coachmen Mirada vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 4 | D | |
| 2012 Coachmen Catalina | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Prism | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Brookstone | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Chaparral | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Pursuit | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2012 Coachmen Mirada
Does the 2012 Coachmen Mirada have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Coachmen Mirada: equipment (November 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); trailer hitches (September 2015); gear position indication (prndl) (March 2012). 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 2012 Coachmen Mirada?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Coachmen Mirada had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 16, 2015 and the latest on January 25, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Coachmen Mirada a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 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 2012 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