2010 Coachmen Freelander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-03-04 · campaign 10V078000 · 11 vehicles
Defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 PRISM AND FREELANDER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON 2008 SPRINTER CHASSIS. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT ACTUATE THE EGR VALVE SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT SOOT ACCUMULATION, RESULTING IN IMPROPER VALVE OPERATION OR STICKING.
Risk: IMPROPER VALVE OPERATION MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND A VEHICLE LIMP-IN CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH CHRYSLER TO REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 800-453-6064 AND CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
2014-04-15 · Tires · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 coachman freelander. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the front drivers tire went flat without warning. the tire was replaced with a new tire. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 13t012000 (tire). the manufacturer was notified of the defect and stated th…”
2011-11-02 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 4,409 mi“the high pressure propane gas line from the propane tank to the stove has cracked. i just discovered this yesterday nov 1, 2011 while looking for the reason the gas to the stove was shutting down while the slide was retracted. what i found was the gas line pinched at a 180 degree angle, folded back on itself. when the slide-out is extended the g…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.