Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
FREEDOM EXPRESS
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V550000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If The Driveshaft Rubs Against The Tires, Tire Failure May Result, Possibly Causing A Loss Of Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160516
End Of Manufacture
20160719
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
132
Date Owners Notified
20160825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160722
Make Campaign Number
220-07192016-0229