COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V611000

Make Model Year
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-24 2017-10-02 2017-10-03

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2013-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220-0529

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 594

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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 Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0529.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.