Coachmen Freedom Express (2013-2014): Structure
Recall 17V611000 · Oct 2, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
594
vehicles affected
594
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V611000
- Date
- Oct 2, 2017
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 594
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members; Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen | Freedom Express | 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V611000?
1 model: Coachmen Freedom Express (2013-2014), about 594 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.