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2013 Coachmen Mirada

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 22, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Coachmen Mirada, most frequently naming the suspension category. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V756000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
365,885 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-0544View on NHTSA.gov
15V798000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 25, 2015
9,687 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-11102015-0109View on NHTSA.gov
15V576000

TRAILER HITCHES

Sep 16, 2015
3,804 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 310-09112015-0086View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Feb 22, 2017

REAR SWAY ARM MOUNTS: WHILE PERFORMING A PRE-FLIGHT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE A FAMILY TRIP, A METAL COMPONENT WAS NOTICED HANGING UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE REAR SWAY BAR URETHANE BUSHING IN PLACE TO THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND HANGING LOOSE FROM THE LOWER MOUNT. THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS WERE STILL IN PLACE, BUT THE ASSEMBLY/METAL HAD FRACTURED 3/4 OF THE WAY UP THE CLAMP. THIS PLACED THE SWAY BAR / STABILIZER BAR IN AN UNSECURED SITUATION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY BEING LOADED IN PREPARATION FOR A FAMILY CAMPING TRIP. THE FRACTURE SURFACE HAD DISCOLORATION AND A LARGE RUST SPOT WHICH PERMEATED THE WIDTH OF THE FRACTURE. THE LOWER RESTRAINING BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERAL THREADS LOOSENED AND THE FIRST SEVERAL THREADS BELOW THE HEAD WERE ROUNDED. THE URETHANE BUSHING APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED FROM THE METAL COMPONENT UNSECURED MOVEMENT, AND IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT ADDITIONAL STRESSES THIS PLACED ON THE DOWN COMERS. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER IS BEING CONTACTED FOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIR AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO STORAGE UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE COMPLETED. THIS IS A FORD F53 CHASSIS WITH FACTORY FRAME EXTENSIONS TO SUPPORT THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

NHTSA ID
10956223
Incident
Feb 19, 2017
Mileage
18,000 mi
Filed Mar 4, 2016

COACHMEN RECALL RECEIVED A LETTER ON JANUARY 6, 2016 FOR A RECALL ON STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE CENTER BOLT ON GEAR ASSEMBLY TO DISENGAGE FROM STEPS. LETTER LISTED 11 PARTS. CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY UPDATES HOWEVER I AM FIRST ON THEIR LIST WHEN REPAIRS ARE READY. STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE MANUFACTURE. CALLED THE NHTSA REFERENCE #930694.

NHTSA ID
10839804
Incident
Jan 6, 2016
Mileage
7,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Mirada by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023100—
2022210—
2021200—
2020130—
2019020—
2018020—
2017120—
2016250—
2015220—
2014140—
2013Viewing240—
2012240—
2011440—
2010120—
2009020—
2008010—
2007120—
2006020—
2005330—
2004340—
2002320—
2001240—
2000220—
1999210—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.