2015 Coachmen Freedom Express problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
2022-08-28 · Unknown Or Other“the lippert frame on our 2015 coachman freedom express has cracks of the frame near the tires. there are also multiple spider cracks throughout the frame. lippert says they aren't responsible for anything since the unit is over 5 years old. there are campers 30 years old out on the road. how can you only cover a frame for 5 years for structural def…”
2022-01-31 · Suspension“this rv trailer was being towed on an interstate highway when the right side (curbside) rear spring hanger detached from the i-beam. the right rear axle, of this double-axle trailer, shifted forward causing the rear tire to grind into the front one. fortunately, the right middle and front spring hangers held the axles somewhat in place and the truc…”
2016-11-11 · Wheels · 9,000 mi“tire failure. this is the 2nd tire failure.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.