2012 Coachmen Mirada recalls and problems

The 2012 Coachmen Mirada has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Coachmen Mirada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 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 12V-087: Power Train

Reported Mar 5, 2012 · 1,449 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: 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 shifterâ’s 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Coachmen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifterâ’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact coachmen rv at 1-800-453-6064.

2012 Coachmen Mirada problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,000 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 2012 Coachmen Mirada complaints

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

Unknown or Other · at 44,000 miles · reported Jan 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…
Trailer Hitches · reported Nov 16, 2015
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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Coachmen Mirada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Coachmen Mirada: 17V-756 (equipment), 15V-798 (equipment), 15V-576 (trailer hitches), 12V-087 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Coachmen Mirada?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,000 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.