2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
The 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (2 complaints), Equipment (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS, potentially affecting up to 376,599 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
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 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V611000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 17V611000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9,526 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and...
Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH DURHAM,NC ON APRIL 5TH,2019.IT WAS DETERMINED BY APPRAISER FROM AMICA INSURANCE CO. THAT THE FRAMES WERE SPLIT JUST ABOVE THE SUPPORT SHACKELS HOLDING THE SUSPENSION.THERE WAS NO INTERACTION WITH PROPERTY OR OTHER VEHICLES. NO POLICE INVOLVMENT OTHER THAN TRAFIC SAFETY BY THE DURHAM CITY POLICE. *DT*JB
WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH DURHAM,NC ON APRIL 5TH,2019.IT WAS DETERMINED BY APPRAISER FROM AMICA INSURANCE CO. THAT THE FRAMES WERE SPLIT JUST ABOVE THE SUPPORT SHACKELS HOLDING THE SUSPENSION.THERE WAS NO INTERACTION WITH PROPERTY OR OTHER VEHICLES. NO POLICE INVOLVMENT OTHER THAN TRAFIC SAFETY BY THE DURHAM CITY POLICE. *DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, MODEL NUMBER: FA110G. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 1-855-262-3540 APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS AGO AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WOULD BE SENT TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE CONTACT FELT THAT A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD PASSED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY. TIRES HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AND CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP. 65 MPH TRAVEL SPEED WAS NOT EXCEEDED. TRAILER WAS NOT OVER LOADED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 (NA) COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS RV EQUIPPED WITH TRAIL EXPRESS POWER TOWING TIRES ST (NA), SIZE 225/75R15D (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE THREAD SEPARATED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
- 2009 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 0 complaints
- 2010 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 0 complaints
- 2011 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 7 complaints
- 2012 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 1 complaint
- 2013 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS (current)
- 2014 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 4 complaints
- 2015 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 5 complaints
- 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 4 complaints
- 2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 4 complaints
- 2018 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 2 complaints
Other COACHMEN Models
- COACHMEN COACHMEN — 119 total complaints
- COACHMEN CATALINA — 48 total complaints
- COACHMEN MIRADA — 43 total complaints
- COACHMEN SANTARA — 38 total complaints
- COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 29 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREELANDER — 20 total complaints
- COACHMEN APEX — 19 total complaints
- COACHMEN PRISM — 19 total complaints