Tow hitch may detach
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V576000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V576000?
NHTSA recall 15V576000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 16, 2015. It addresses: Tow hitch may detach. The recall affects approximately 3,804 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V576000 or the manufacturer campaign number 310-09112015-0086. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.