Coachmen Freedom Travel Trailer

Your Coachmen Freedom travel trailer may have misaligned axles which can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V611000

Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.

Components SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 594

Remedy

Forest River will notify affected owners ot the Coachmen Freedom Recall 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 is expected to begin November 28, 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.

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.

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