2017 Coachmen Freelander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (1) · Engine (1) · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2022-07-08 · campaign 22V487000 · 172 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2018-07-03 · campaign 18V444000 · 53 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
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
2020-10-26 · Engine · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander. the contact stated while driving in hot temperatures and driving up-hill at 65 mph, the power reduced mode warning light was illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact parked on the side of the roadway. the contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to his destination. the contact stat…”
2019-10-16 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“2017 coachmen freelander 2cb. consumer writes in regard to the vehicles rear view camera monitor malfunctioning. *as the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance. *js…”
2018-07-10 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander equipped with a kidde fire extinguisher. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer stated…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.