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2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recall: frame and members

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 2, 2017. It covers about 594 vehicles.

vehicles affected
594
reported
Oct 2, 2017
owners notified
Oct 24, 2017
related complaints
4

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V611000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 17V611000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express frame and members?

Yes. Recall 17V611000, reported on October 2, 2017, covers about 594 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V611000?

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.

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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