2017 Coachmen Freedom Express problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2016-07-22 · campaign 16V550000 · 132 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles, models FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS and FET292BHDSLE, manufactured May 16, 2016, to July 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Risk: If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
What owners report
2025-08-04 · Structure“frame failure occurred bilaterally where the tongue of the travel trailer was attached to the undercarriage. cracks were vertical and almost completely through the structural supports. this caused the i beam to buckle. fortunately, the breaks were discovered just prior to fully separating. we had a trailer repair place examine and provide an estima…”
2018-10-22 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freedom express. while checking the air pressure in the tires, the contact noticed cracks underneath the vehicle in the middle of the frame. the vehicle was taken to campers inn rv of raleigh (located at 1501 outlet center dr, selma, nc 27576, (984) 223-2203), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer …”
2018-04-10 · Structure“2017 coachmen freedom express 276rkds. consumer writes in regards to improper mounting of propane bottles. *ld the consumer stated the wires that rest on the leaf springs making chaffing and shorting inevitable. the underbelly was not heated as stated by the manufacturer exterior electrical wires have no conduit. there are openings underneath th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.