COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2017: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V550000

Make Model Year
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-25 2016-07-22 2016-07-22

Production Dates: 2016-05-16 - 2016-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220-07192016-0229

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 132

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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 insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.

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.

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.