The right frame section and right rear suspension mounting bracket ripped completely apart. The rest of the frame twisted and the walls/body buckled. 2016 coachmen freedom express 229tbs (travel trailer). Lippert frame. A deadly or catastrophic accident could have occurred. I noticed the wheels were not tracking properly. I crawled around under the trailer and discovered the frame and axle/suspension mounting bracket had ripped completely apart. The mounting section spun around and upwards into the trailer. The tires were rubbing into the wheel well. If I hadn't noticed and we kept driving my family or another family could have been killed or badly injured. It was fortunate that there was still some day light left when I noticed this. The trailer would have come apart on the highway if we had continued driving at highway speeds. This trailer is less than three (3) years old. This has to be indicative of unsafe manufacturing. Forest river, their company coachmen and lippert are producing unsafe travel trailers. We literally could have had a bad accident if I hadn't noticed in time. My insurance company had to total the rv.
The worst 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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 trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Recall number 15V231000 · Recall details
What 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express owners say
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 coachman freedom express. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v782000 (equipment). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that parts were unavailable and was not able to confirm when they would become available. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Is the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express, fewer than a typical Freedom Express model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
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