Recall 12V087 affects 1,449 2012 Coachmen Encounter and Mirada recreational vehicles for a gear-shifter cable defect. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 1,449 2012 Encounter and Mirada motorhomes because the gear-shifter cable can break at the steering-column transmission selector, leaving the instrument-panel gear display stuck in first gear. A wrong gear display can leave the driver unsure whether the motorhome is in park or reverse, increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The gear shifter cable on a 2012 Coachmen Encounter or Mirada built on a Ford F-53 chassis links the steering-column shifter to the transmission control selector arm. When you move the shifter, that cable pulls or pushes the selector arm so the transmission changes range. The instrument-panel gear display is supposed to show the range selected by that movement.
On affected motorhomes, the cable can break at the attachment point on the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. Once that attachment fails, the display no longer tracks the gear you selected. The gear indicator stays in first gear on the instrument panel regardless of the actual gear selected.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the gear display staying in first gear after moving the shifter.
Who's affected?
Covers the Encounter and Mirada motorhomes, both tied to the same automatic transmission gear-position indication issue.
| 2012 Coachmen Encounter | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2012 Coachmen Mirada | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 1,449 |
A matching 2012 Coachmen Encounter or Mirada does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gear display can leave the driver unsure whether the motorhome is in Park or Reverse, increasing crash risk. Confirm the gear position carefully before moving the vehicle, and schedule recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Coachmen Encounter or Mirada is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to ask whether the free transmission selector arm and shifter cable replacement is ready for your RV.
- Reference recall number 12V087 when you call Coachmen or the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one to you.
- Avoid relying only on the dashboard gear display until the repair is complete; confirm the RV is in park before exiting.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifter's cable assembly. That work addresses the cable attachment at the transmission control selector arm on the steering column. Parts and labor are listed as free under the recall. Coachmen's remedy says the safety recall began on March 2, 2012, so ask the service desk to confirm parts availability and schedule the recall repair for your Encounter or Mirada.
Timeline
| March 2, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V087?
Recall 12V087 covers 1,449 2012 Coachmen Encounter and Mirada recreational vehicles built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The gear shifter cable can break at the transmission control selector arm, leaving the instrument-panel gear display stuck in first gear. Coachmen dealers will replace the affected parts for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Coachmen Encounter or Mirada is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 12V087. If it is, contact a Coachmen dealer to schedule replacement of the transmission selector arm assembly and gear shifter cable assembly. Reference recall number 12V087 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost, and Coachmen's remedy says dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and gear shifter cable assembly free of charge. Coachmen lists 1-800-453-6064 for owner questions.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an incorrect gear indication on the instrument panel. If the display does not show the selected gear, the driver can lose track of whether the RV is in park or reverse, increasing crash risk. Have the dealer complete the free recall repair.
What if I bought my Coachmen RV used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Coachmen Encounter or Mirada is included, then call a Coachmen dealer and reference recall number 12V087.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V087000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-800-453-6064 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V087 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V087000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →