2015 Coachmen Mirada

Defect. 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

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

MY ISSUE IS WITH A 35' COACHMEN MOTORHOME THAT I PURCHASED IN 2015, ALTHOUGH THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE INDUSTRY WIDE INVOLVING ANY GASOLINE POWERED CLASS 'A' UNITS. I PERSONALLY AM AWARE OF SEVERAL OTHER MAKES, MODELS OF CLASS A'S WITH THIS FLAW. WHEN ENCOUNTERING A ROUGH ROAD, DIPS AND VALLEYS, AND PARTICULARLY WHEN CORNERING, THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE SWAY, LIST, L TO RT LEAN OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT .DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE 'LIST' IT CAN BE SCARY...I HAVE MEASURED AS MUCH AS A 25 DEGREE READING OF LIST WITH AN INCLINOMETER. THE INDUSTRY IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, IT CAN'T BE OVERLOOKED IF THEY DRIVE THEIR OWN PRODUCT! THERE IS A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AT THE FACTORY; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURERS WOULD RATHER LEAVE IT TO THE PURCHASER. 'ROADMASTER', 'SUMOSPRINGS' AND OTHER SUSPENSION ENHANCEMENT COMPANIES ARE DOING VERY WELL TAKING CARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT AT A COST OF $1K AND UP. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS FLAW COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE BUT IF NOT IT SURELY MUST COME CLOSE.

VISIBILITY IS BLOCKED BECAUSE OF A CENTER STRIP IN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE POSITION OF THE MIRROR IS WRONG IT SHOULD BE MOVE AHEAD 6" SO THE DIVIDER STRIP IN THE WINDOW DOES NOT BLOCK VIEW OF UP COMING TRAFFIC AND IT MAKE IT VERY HARD TO BACK UP YOU MUST SIT WAY FORWARD IN THE SEAT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE MIRROR CLEARLY. VERY HAZARDOUS. THIS SITUATION CAN BE THE CAUSE OF PULLING OUT TO PAST AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC COMING UP FROM BEHIND YOU. AND AT THE VERY WORST YOU COULD BACK OVER A CHILD THAT IS BEING BLOCKED BY THIS CENTER STRIP. THE PASSENGERS MIRROR IS CLEAR AND FINE. BUT THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *TR