2011 Coachmen Mirada problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1) · Seat Belts (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
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 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-11-25 · campaign 15V798000 · 9,687 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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.
Trailer Hitches 2015-09-16 · campaign 15V576000 · 3,804 vehicles
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.
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2010-09-22 · campaign 10V433000 · 80 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
What owners report
2016-06-13 · Structure:body“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 reasonabl…”
2016-04-13 · Power Train · 25,000 mi“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 we…”
2012-10-04 · Suspension · 2,700 mi“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 sh…”
2012-06-13 · Seat Belts · 1,000 mi“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 mad…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.