Tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander. The contact stated while driving in hot temperatures and driving up-hill at 65 MPH, the power reduced mode warning light was illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact parked on the side of the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to his destination. The contact stated he had experienced the same failure twenty-five times within a month. The vehicle was taken to salinas valley truck center located at 795 elvee dr, salinas, ca 93901, (831) 444-4485 however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The worst 2017 Coachmen Freelander problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
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- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑262‑3474 (Dynamax), 1‑574‑825‑8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1‑574‑825‑8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Recall number 22V487000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
- Risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1‑574‑206‑7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
Recall number 18V444000 · Recall details
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
What 2017 Coachmen Freelander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2017 coachmen freelander 2cb. Consumer writes in regard to the vehicles rear view camera monitor malfunctioning. *as the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander equipped with a kidde fire extinguisher. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that they would send the contact a replacement fire extinguisher and provided reference number: [xxx]. The contact stated that three months passed and he still had not received the replacement fire extinguisher. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. The serial number was unknown. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Is the 2017 Coachmen Freelander reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Coachmen Freelander, 3.0 times a typical Freelander model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Coachmen Freelander?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Coachmen Freelander have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and visibility.
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