COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V545000

Make Model Year
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-11 2018-08-17 2018-08-22

Production Dates: 2018-07-26 - 2018-08-08

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220/320-0825

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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 not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

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.

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.