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2014 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS

3 recalls, 6 complaints

17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 tra... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
365,885 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
17V611000 Oct 2, 2017
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 Li... Read more
594 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 mod... Read more
Consequence
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 d... Read more
9,526 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY2
WHEELS2
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Sometimes when I’m driving the steering wheel just jerks to the left sometimes causing me to swerve into incoming traffic. It’s very scary. Luckily I’m holding tight to the steering wheel to keep myself from hitting someone.
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Sometimes when I’m driving the steering wheel just jerks to the left sometimes causing me to swerve into incoming traffic. It’s very scary. Luckily I’m holding tight to the steering wheel to keep myself from hitting someone.
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 28, 2016
Incident date: Jun 25, 2016
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 Aug 28, 2016
Incident date: Jun 25, 2016
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 Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 24, 2016
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: Jun 18, 2016
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 IN... Read more

COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS across all model years (2009, 2024).

23 Total Recalls
46 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS - Year by Year

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2014 (current) 3 6
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