Recall 16V550000 — TIRES Defect in 2017-2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
RECALL This recall affects up to 132 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V550000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 132 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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