The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V550000·Announced 2016-07-22

2017 Coachmen Freedom Express Recalled for Tire Rubbing Hazard

Forest River is recalling 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles because insufficient space between the driveshaft and tires may cause tire failure and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft interference) that may result in tire failure, loss of control, and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles. The affected models include FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS, and FET292BHDSLE. These vehicles were manufactured between May 16, 2016, and July 19, 2016.

The recall addresses a defect where there may be insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub. If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
132

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FREEDOM EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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