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NHTSA recall 17V611000

Structure › Frame and members

Coachmen Freedom Express

Reported Oct 2, 2017594 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 220-0529Built Jan 1, 2013 – Aug 31, 2013

The defect

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.

The risk

Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Structure › Frame and membersSuspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

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Vehicles in this recall

Coachmen Freedom Express
20132014

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.