Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
FREEDOM EXPRESS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V611000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Misaligned Axles Can Affect Vehicle Handling, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130101
End Of Manufacture
20130831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
594
Date Owners Notified
20171024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171002
Make Campaign Number
220-0529