2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
2 recalls — 4 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
16V550000 Jul 22, 2016
TIRES
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles, models FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS and FET292BHDSLE, manufactured May 16, 2016, to July 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insuf... Read more
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2025
Unresponsive and delayed acceleration when pressing the accelerator at highway speed. There is no reaction once the accelerator is pressed, engine does not increase rpm and no increase in speed for 1-2 seconds. This lag in any acceleration has caused multiple dangerous situations and needs to be inv... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 22, 2018
Incident date: Oct 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS. WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPERS INN RV OF RALEIGH (LOCATED AT 1501 OUTLET CENTER DR, SELMA, NC 27576, (984) 223-2203), BU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 276RKDS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMPROPER MOUNTING OF PROPANE BOTTLES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES THAT REST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAKING CHAFFING AND SHORTING INEVITABLE. THE UNDERBELLY WAS NOT HEATED AS STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL WIRES... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 10, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 276RKDS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMPROPER MOUNTING OF PROPANE BOTTLES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES THAT REST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAKING CHAFFING AND SHORTING INEVITABLE. THE UNDERBELLY WAS NOT HEATED AS STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL WIRES... 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
44
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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