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SevereNHTSA·18V545000·Announced 2018-08-17

2019 Coachmen Freedom Express Recalled for Brake Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers because the break-away safety switch may not engage brakes if the trailer detaches.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source.

As a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery. This could cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
69

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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