NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Coachmen Encounter Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Coachmen Encounter has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Coachmen Encounter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Coachmen Encounter owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Coachmen Encounter, describing incidents dated May 8, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10598294 · Filed
HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS CONTINUED GOING UP AND DOWN MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIPPERT LCI), REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY OR ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT. HE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SINCE THEY ARE THE LARGEST MANUFACTUER OF…
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
NHTSA #15V798000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9,687 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 51-11102015-0109 · Owners notified March 3, 2016 · Vehicles built May 25, 2007 – December 31, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Tow Hitch may Detach
NHTSA #15V576000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported September 16, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,804 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 310-09112015-0086 · Owners notified October 9, 2015 · Vehicles built March 1, 2011 – September 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA #13V203000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9,526 vehicles
Owners notified July 29, 2013 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Coachmen Encounter model years
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