2014 Coachmen Freedom Express
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Owner complaints
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- Structure · Unknown or other
The steel I-beam that is the basic frame on this trailer has extensive cracking and breakage. The steel hanger that holds up the leaf spring in completely broken away from the frame and the rear most axle. A certified RV service repair shop investigated the problem and declared there is so much…
The steel I-beam that is the basic frame on this trailer has extensive cracking and breakage. The steel hanger that holds up the leaf spring in completely broken away from the frame and the rear most axle. A certified RV service repair shop investigated the problem and declared there is so much cracking that the trailer in totaled and undrivable. If driven further there is a chance the real axle will fall away from the frame which is a serious safety issue. There is no warning about this problem but was detected when fast excessive tire wear occurred on one tire. The service center showed me a record of the exact same problem, on the exact trailer type (Coachman Freedom Express) that they looked at prior to my problem. The trailer is 12 years old and a steel frame should last for decades! An on-line Google search uncovered other Freedom Express owners have similar problems. Both the manufacturer (Forrest Rive/Coachman) and the frame/axle subcontractor (Lippert) have been unresponsive to my safety concerns. I am turning to you for advice and to present to you this formal complaint. I have pictures should you need documentation.
- Structure › Body · Wheels
Blew a trail express power towing 225/75r/15 load range d this past weekend on my 2014 coachman 320bhds. It made a loud blast and I pulled over instantly. I just filled the tires to their recommended tire pressure of 65 psi before I left. Tires have max of 2500 miles on them.
- Wheels
Blew a trail express power towing 225/75r/15 load range d tire this past weekend on my 2014 coachman 320bhds. It made a loud blast and I pulled over instantly. I just filled the tires to their recommended tire pressure of 65 psi before I left. Tires have max of 2500 miles on them. Trailer was being pulled at 62 mph on interstate I-29. I was 30 miles into my trip that was 120 miles to my destination.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2014 coachmen freedom express being hauled by a 2014 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving approximately 25 mph over a railroad track, the framing fractured and the trailer detached without warning. The travel trailer was towed to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2014 coachmen freedom express being hauled by a 2014 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving approximately 25 mph over a railroad track, the framing fractured and the trailer detached without warning. The travel trailer was towed to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The insurance company and the manufacturer had two different recommendations; therefore, the contact was uncertain as to who would be best suited to provide a repair solution. The vin was not available. There was no applicable mileage.
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