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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V087000

2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2012 Coachmen Mirada — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published March 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V087000, published March 6, 2012 and initiated March 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Coachmen RV Company, LLC; 2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2012 Coachmen Mirada — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

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 SHIFTER’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.

What to do

COACHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFTER’S CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN RV AT 1-800-453-6064.

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Recall details

Brand
COACHMEN
Model
ENCOUNTER
Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, LLC
Lot
2012 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER | 2012 COACHMEN MIRADA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2012 Coachmen Mirada — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V087000 on March 6, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 SHIFTER’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.

What should I do if I have this product?

COACHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFTER’S CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN RV AT 1-800-453-6064.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COACHMEN. Model: ENCOUNTER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)