2019 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 7 TSBs
18V545000 Aug 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to no... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
The affected component is the powertrain system in my 2020 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle has experienced repeated powertrain-related failures and is available for inspection upon request. In May 2025, the vehicle required a full engine replacement, yet I am continuing to experience serious powertrain-r... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that a few days after the dealer had serviced the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V106000(Fuel System, Gasoline), the contact refueled the vehicle at the gas station. The contact stated that upon entering the store and returning to t... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2025
I was involved in a front-end motor vehicle collision while driving straight through an intersection. Another vehicle entered perpendicular to my path and stopped directly in front of me, resulting in a collision primarily impacting the front-left (driver’s side) of my vehicle. The impact appeare... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2025
In a 2020 Toyota Tundra, 1794 Edition (60k miles), traveling at normal highway speed, the moonroof glass panel spontaneously exploded. There was no previous damage or modification to the moonroof panel. Panel explosion was extremely loud and surprising. Large pieces of glass were blown back onto the... Read more
WHEELS:HUB
Jul 9, 2022
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
Pulling out of camping park noticed wheel leaning outward. Pulled off wheel and noticed axel, wheel bearing and hub damaged along with two cracks in frame. RV only 3 years old.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
CV1-4
Apr 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
CV1-4
Apr 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
510956
Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
510692
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instance
510692
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instance
510780
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
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
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