Our 2018 coachmen freedom express 287bhds with lippert (lci) frame experienced a failure of the steel frame while making a turn in a residential neighborhood. The hanger for the leaf spring suspension broke off the frame. Large cracks were also visible both north and south of the broken suspension hanger.
The worst 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1‑574‑642‑0432; Viking owners can call 1‑269‑467‑4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1‑574‑825‑8205; Palomino owners can call 1‑269‑432‑3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1‑574‑538‑4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Recall number 18V051000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
- Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective...
- Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that...
What 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 coachmen freedom express. While driving various speeds, the rv was very unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle was misaligned. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. *tt consumer withdraws the complaint. Carfax cannot process this request.
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Is the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express, fewer than a typical Freedom Express model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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