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2012 Coachmen Pursuit Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Coachmen Pursuit 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 2012 Coachmen Pursuit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Coachmen Pursuit owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Coachmen Pursuit, describing incidents dated July 10, 2015.

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Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10839853 · Filed March 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 COACHMEN RKS (NA) BEING TOWED BY A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE QUALITY OF THE SPRINGS WAS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND ONE OF THE SPRINGS FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP…

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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.

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

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Coachmen Pursuit.

Suspension

ODI #10839853

Incident: July 10, 2015 · Filed: March 4, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 COACHMEN RKS (NA) BEING TOWED BY A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE QUALITY OF THE SPRINGS WAS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND ONE OF THE SPRINGS FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT REPLACED ONE OF THE FOUR SPRINGS. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE OTHER THREE SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED IN THE USA AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

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