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2013 Coachmen Freedom ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels20
Equipment10
Service brakes, electric10
Structure10
Suspension10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-756 · Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles · 30,990 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2021 Q2

Structure: frame and members

Recall 17V-611 · Oct 2, 2017 · 594 vehicles · 167 repaired

Risk. Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

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57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-203 · May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles · 5,440 repaired

Risk. 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…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Freedom Express year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Freedom Express median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Freedom Express owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH DURHAM,NC ON APRIL 5TH,2019.IT WAS DETERMINED BY APPRAISER FROM AMICA INSURANCE CO. THAT THE FRAMES WERE SPLIT JUST ABOVE THE SUPPORT SHACKELS HOLDING THE SUSPENSION.THERE WAS NO INTERACTION WITH PROPERTY OR OTHER VEHICLES. NO POLICE INVOLVMENT OTHER THAN…
Complaint 11202656 · Apr 20, 2019 · 13,000 miles
TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY. TIRES HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP. 65 MPH TRAVEL SPEED WAS NOT EXCEEDED. TRAILER WAS NOT OVER LOADED.
Complaint 10993263 · Jun 5, 2017 · 5,000 miles

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