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2014 Coachmen Pursuit Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Coachmen Pursuit has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 388,902 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected
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…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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…

EQUIPMENT 15V798000 2015-11-25 9,687 affected
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,…

Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

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. …

TRAILER HITCHES 15V576000 2015-09-16 3,804 affected
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…

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…

EQUIPMENT 13V203000 2013-05-17 9,526 affected
Defect

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone,…

Consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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,…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2016-07-13

“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…”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2015-07-16

“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…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2015-07-16

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-07-16

“(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)…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-08-03

“(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)…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2014-08-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Coachmen Pursuit as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.