COACHMEN Complaints

The contact owns a 2023 Coachmen Brookstone RV, equipped with Sterling Tires, Tire Line: All-Steel 129M, Tire Size: ST235/80/R16, DOT: 18DCRCDN2, and Manufactured Date: 2022. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver's side tire tread had detached. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, and the tire was replaced. The RV was repaired. The contact stated that recently, while the RV was hitched to the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the RV. While inspecting the RV, the contact became aware that the front passenger's tire tread had detached. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. The contact stated that the wheel well and wiring were damaged. The RV was then taken to an independent mechanic. The RV was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Coachmen Adrenaline. The contact stated that while using the generator to activate the A/C system, the carbon monoxide detector alarm alerted the contact's brother of possible carbon monoxide in the RV. The contact's brother attempted to wake the contact, but he was disoriented and did not wake up immediately. The contact and his brother safely exited the RV, but medical attention was not received. The RV was taken to the dealer, who determined that the generator exhaust system had failed. The contact was informed that the RV would be towed to a muffler repair shop for the exhaust system to be rerouted with a factory-modified exhaust system; however, the RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Freedom Express RV. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the RV was leaning abnormally. The contact pulled over into a park lot, inspected the vehicle but could not determined the cause of the issue. Upon arriving to the residence and inspecting underneath the RV, the contact noticed that both left springs were hanging on the front driver-side and passenger-side of the RV, and the whole rear axle had detached from trailer. The RV was taken independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Sportscoach 354QS built on the chassis of a 2023 Freightliner XC-S motorhome chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. Upon inspection of the steering wheel shaft, the contact discovered the bolt had mild rust and was loose on the end. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact tightened the loose bolt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,101.

The steel I-beam that is the basic frame on this trailer has extensive cracking and breakage. The steel hanger that holds up the leaf spring in completely broken away from the frame and the rear most axle. A certified RV service repair shop investigated the problem and declared there is so much cracking that the trailer in totaled and undrivable. If driven further there is a chance the real axle will fall away from the frame which is a serious safety issue. There is no warning about this problem but was detected when fast excessive tire wear occurred on one tire. The service center showed me a record of the exact same problem, on the exact trailer type (Coachman Freedom Express) that they looked at prior to my problem. The trailer is 12 years old and a steel frame should last for decades! An on-line Google search uncovered other Freedom Express owners have similar problems. Both the manufacturer (Forrest Rive/Coachman) and the frame/axle subcontractor (Lippert) have been unresponsive to my safety concerns. I am turning to you for advice and to present to you this formal complaint. I have pictures should you need documentation.

Stove came equipped in my 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 204RD and is in many other RVs. Staged a pot of coffee on the Furrion RV stove and the pot tipped over. Have had this occur multiple times. No injuries but there are multiple blogs on the internet of people experiencing the same issue with this unsafe RV stove top grate design. Smaller pans, coffee pots, etc. can tip over which could lead to a serious injury, legal liability and fires. Contacted the manufacturer of the stove (Lippert/Furrion) reporting the hazard with no reply back in June of 2025. Contacted CPSC in 2025 and filed a report with them. CPSC stated it is a vehicle related concern and should be filed with NHTSA. I believe the manufacture is still selling stoves with this unsafe design today as I have seen pictures of new brand new RVs with the same grate design. I do not want to see a pet, child or any other person injured due to this significant stove flaw. Thank you.

We purchased a new 2025 Coachmen Nova class B camper van on August 28th, 2025 from Olathe Ford RV Center in Kansas. On the drive home from the dealership, the van suffered a complete mechanical failure, shutting down while traveling 70 miles per hour at night on a busy highway. The engine, steering, brakes, lights and emergency blinkers failed, causing the vehicle to lose all control and stop suddenly. We were almost hit by passing semi trucks and cars, who couldn't see us in the dark. I managed to start the engine once, accelerating before it shut down again, and coasting into a parking lot. The vehicle would not start again. The dashboard and lights would only flicker and click (even while the vehicle was totally off). We called the roadside emergency assistance that was sold with the vehicle, only to learn that we had been lied to and that Coachmen Forest River is not covered. We had to cover all expenses. The vehicle was towed to Burt Ogden Dodge Ram service center in Harlingen, Texas. They attempted to repair it 3 times before finally telling me it could not be repaired and it was the upfitter's fault. The service case was closed and we were told the vehicle was sent to Forest River (RV upfitter). Nobody has contacted us about it and we do not know the status of the vehicle. It has now been 7 months since we purchased this new RV. We don't know where it is, the repair status, what happened, or what to do next.

Hitch receiver has stress cacks In mounting plate. Making it unsafe to use While traveling from WNY to Florida. Towing my 2018 jeep Wrangler unlimited jl behind my Motorhome ( 2021 coachmen Encore 325SS) on a Ford F 53 The hitch failed I noticed hairline cracking in mounting plate. Unable to use will have to repair or repl

The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65–70 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure occurred while traveling on a busy highway, with the family inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was persistent and had occurred several times while on a trip with the family. The vehicle was converted to a RV. The contact stated that it was a known failure with similar vehicles. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact stated that the dealer declined to inspect the vehicle. The contact was informed that the dealer could not service electrical failures on the vehicle because the vehicle was converted into a RV. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

Tire Size: ST225/75R15 DOT 1AD B4TRT1 3420 Manufacturer: Trailer King- These tires are dangerous!! While towing my travel trailer, driving at the posted speed limit of 65mph in October 2025, the driver side rear trailer tire failed (1st). After replacement with the spare, approximately 35 miles further down I-95, the passenger side rear tire failed (2nd). Both tires were replaced in South Carolina at a tire repair shop. Arrived at final destination that evening (Jacksonville, FL). During trip back to VA while transiting on I-95 N (in GA), a third tire (driver side front) failed, replaced blown tire at a Wal-mart in the area. Remaining tire (same lot and size) which was purchased together, was also removed from the travel trailer at that time due to noted bulging outward circumferentially in the center of the tire tread. In each case, the tire tread separated from the tires, leaving sidewall in place. I have several pictures which record both tire condition, manufacturer and LOT. While there was some moderate damage to my travel trailer, requiring repair, I was fortunate the subject tires did not fail simultaneously which could have resulted in significant stability issues (towing) and potential fatal motor vehicle accident.