COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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
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.
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
