Recall 17V611000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 2013-2014 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
RECALL This recall affects up to 594 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V611000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 594 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, 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 began on October 24, 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.
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