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2014 Coachmen Pursuit

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 Jul 14, 2016
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Coachmen Pursuit, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, body & structure and driver assistance categories. 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

  • Other / unspecified240.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Driver assistance120.0%
  • Electrical120.0%

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 14, 2016

THE RIGHT TRAVEL LOCK BRACKET (INTO WHICH A SAFETY PIN IS INSERTED) OF THE ELECTRIC BED, WHICH IS ABOVE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING ( ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH). THE BED WAS IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. THIS BED IS APPROX 7.5 FT BY 4.5 FT, AND WITH ATTACHED CABINETS, WEIGHS OVER 100 LBS. IT APPEARS THAT WHAT KEPT THE FRAME FROM FALLING MORE WAS THE WIRE TO THE PIN WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE BED FRAME. HAD THE LEFT SIDE FALLEN, THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IN ANY CASE, THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION OF THIS BED, AND ITS LOCATION, IS UNSAFE, GIVEN THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET/TRAVEL LOCK DESIGN. WE HAVE NOT OPERATED THIS BED SINCE WE PURCHASED THE RV IN JAN. HOWEVER, WE HAVE TRAVELED OVER 7000 MILES SINCE MAY, AND THE ENTIRE BED HAS SHAKEN/ RATTLED CONTINUOUSLY WHILE IN MOTION. PERHAPS THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE METAL BRACKET WAS EXCEEDED- POINTING TO A PART THAT IS INSUFFICIENT FOR ITS PURPOSE. I HOPE THAT NHTSA CAN MAKE THIS PROBLEM KNOWN TO ALL RV OWNERS WITH THIS TYPE OF BED, AND/OR ENSURE RV MANUFACTURERS TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO FIX THIS. EVEN ONE MORE INCIDENT LIKE THIS MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, OR WORSE. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10884780
Incident
Jul 13, 2016
Mileage
19,750 mi
Driver assistanceOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 28, 2015

ON 7/16/15 I WAS TRAVELING FROM NY CITY TO AUBURN NY. AFTER PULLING INTO A CAMP GROUND IN AUBURN NY IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS [QUICK RELEASE PINS] OF MY RECENTLY PURCHASED BLUE OX TOWING SYSTEM WERE GONE. UPON REALIZING THIS CONDITION I KNEW THE SAFETY HAZARD HAD OCCURRED AT AN EARLIER POINT WHILE IN ROUTE. MY FIRST ACTION WAS TO CALL THE MANUFACTURE TO ADVISE THEM OF THE SITUATION. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE TRUTHFULNESS OF MY CLAIM THEY STATED THEY WOULD OVERNIGHT THE APPROPRIATE PARTS TO REPAIR THE SITUATION. AFTER 48 HOURS WITH NO DELIVERY I DROVE MY RV HOME AND MY WIFE DROVE OUR CAR. A SUBSEQUENT DELIVERY WAS MADE TO THE ADDRESS I PROVIDED THEM 2 DAYS AFTER MY DEPARTURE. I SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED TODAY [7/28/15] PARTS THAT DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE PARTS OF MY ORIGINAL PURCHASE THAT WERE SAID TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. IT IS MY SINCERE BELIEF THAT THE ENTIRE UNIT HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I HAVE SINCE SPOKEN TO OTHER ENTHUSIASTIC CAMPERS WHO SHARE MY OPINION OF THE UNIT AS A WHOLE. ALTHOUGH I ASSUMED THE BELATED PARTS I HAVE RECEIVED IS THEORETICALLY AN OFFER OF INDENTIFICATION BY THE BLUE OX CORPORATION I DESIRE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THE OVERALL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE ENTIRE UNIT. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT SOME SORT OF INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE MADE AS I BELIEVE THAT THIS SITUATION IS A DANGER TO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. I SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING INTEGRITY PROBLEM WITH THIS UNIT AND THAT THE CORPORATION IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE PROPER DEGREE OF ALACRITY OR GENUINE SINCERITY. I FIND IT DIFFICULT [AT BEST] TO BELIEVE THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO. THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THIS ENTIRE EPISODE HAS BEEN CAVALIER AND UNCARING OF A POTENTIAL DESIGN ISSUE THAT PUTS LIFE AND LIMB IN EXTREME DANGER. THANK YOU *TR

NHTSA ID
10744458
Incident
Jul 16, 2015
Mileage
1,780 mi
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Aug 28, 2014

(1) ALL CABINET DRAWERS FAIL TO LOCK PROPERTY. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRAWERS POP OPEN AND SLAM SHUT. THIS LOUD, ABRUPT SOUND CAUSES MAJOR DISTRACTIONS FOR THE DRIVER, AVERTS ATTENTION FROM THE TASK OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE SAFELY, IN TURN, POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS AND INJURY. (2) PANTRY DRAWERS FAIL TO LOCK PROPERTY. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRAWER PRODUCES A LOUD BAND, SIMILAR TO A BLOWN TIRE OR HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS LOUD, ABRUPT SOUND CAUSES MAJOR DISTRACTIONS FOR THE DRIVER, AVERTS ATTENTION FROM THE TASK OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE SAFELY, IN TURN, POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS AND INJURY. (3) DRAIN HOSE FROM THE REFRIGERATOR IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. WHEN THE OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS NOT BEING USED, A CAP COVERS AND SEALS THE PLUGIN FROM RAIN AND DRAIN WATER. THE PROBLEM DEVELOPS WHEN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS IN USE, THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS OPENED AND AN ELECTRIC PLUG IS BEING UTILIZED. DRAIN WATER SPILLS ONTO AND INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. *TR

NHTSA ID
10629061
Incident
Aug 3, 2014
Mileage
400 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Pursuit by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023210—
2022010—
2021100—
2020130—
2019010—
2018010—
2017010—
2016030—
2015120—
2014Viewing340—
2013040—
2012130—
2011030—
2010020—
2009020—

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.