FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS 2017: TIRES
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : FREEDOM EXPRESS | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-05-16 - 2016-07-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V550000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-07-22 | Date Added to Database: 2016-07-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220-07192016-0229 | ||
| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 132 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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