2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 22, 2016. It covers about 132 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 132
reported: Jul 22, 2016
owners notified: Aug 25, 2016

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles, models FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS and FET292BHDSLE, manufactured May 16, 2016, to July 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Risk: If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.

Recall number 16V550000

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Freedom Express 2017 2017

Questions about recall 16V550000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 16V550000, reported on July 22, 2016, covers about 132 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V550000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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