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2012 Coachmen Mirada Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Coachmen Mirada has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Coachmen Mirada. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Coachmen Mirada owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Coachmen Mirada, describing incidents dated October 28, 2015 to January 13, 2016.

Most-cited components

Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10822044 · Filed January 25, 2016
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…
ODI #10790761 · Filed November 16, 2015
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…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V756000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 365,885 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-0544 · Owners notified December 27, 2017 · Vehicles built January 19, 2009 – October 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

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.

PRNDL CABLE

NHTSA #12V087000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2012 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,449 vehicles

Owners notified March 2, 2012 · Vehicles built February 1, 2010 – February 17, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2012 Coachmen Mirada. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Coachmen Mirada.

Unknown or Other

ODI #10822044

Incident: January 13, 2016 · Filed: January 25, 2016

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 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

Trailer Hitches

ODI #10790761

Incident: October 28, 2015 · Filed: November 16, 2015

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.

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