Coachmen recall: Structure
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned.
What could happen
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and the frame manufacturer will inspect the trailer for frame reinforcements, installing them as necessary and secure the axle mountings, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, or Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0529.
Vehicles covered
- Coachmen Freedom Express 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V611000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 594
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2013
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 220-0529
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Electrical system Nov 17, 2023
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Apr 13, 2022
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Mar 8, 2022
- Coachmen recall: Electrical system Aug 17, 2018
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 12, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.