Structure: frame and membersRecall 17V-611 · 2013–2014 Coachmen Freedom Express
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-611 covers 594 2013–2014 Coachmen Freedom Express for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V611000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 27 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.