2015 Coachmen Encounter problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2015 Coachmen Encounter — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2015 compare to other Encounter years?

Encounter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2015 Coachmen Encounter have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V576000Trailer HitchSeptember 16, 2015 · 3,804 units

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

2015 Coachmen Encounter — common questions

Is the 2015 Coachmen Encounter reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Coachmen Encounter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Coachmen Encounter. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other Encounter years?

Does the 2015 Coachmen Encounter have recalls?

2015 Coachmen Encounter — common questions

Is the 2015 Coachmen Encounter reliable?

Does the 2015 Coachmen Encounter have recalls?

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