Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational
— Recall Campaign #17V611000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 594 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V611000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 02, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V611000 |
| Units affected: | 594 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.