2011 Coachmen Mirada recalls and problems

The 2011 Coachmen Mirada has 4 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Coachmen Mirada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Coachmen Mirada recalls

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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

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.

Recall 15V-798: Equipment

Reported Nov 25, 2015 · 9,687 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 15V-576: Trailer Hitches

Reported Sep 16, 2015 · 3,804 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Recall 10V-433: Electrical System

Reported Sep 22, 2010 · 80 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: 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.

2011 Coachmen Mirada problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Steering1
Power Train1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,700 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Coachmen Mirada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jun 13, 2016
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 reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Power Train · at 25,000 miles · reported Apr 13, 2016
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 were available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Suspension · at 2,700 miles · reported Oct 4, 2012
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 shutter in coach body could be felt when highway driving over minor bumps or surface discontinuities. After driving 200 miles, we drove at 55 MPH over a highway bridge expansion joint - kind of a quick double bump, which set off an extremely violent…
Seat Belts · at 1,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2012
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 made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Coachmen Mirada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Coachmen Mirada: 17V-756 (equipment), 15V-798 (equipment), 15V-576 (trailer hitches), 10V-433 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Coachmen Mirada?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,700 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.