2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
The 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOT TOO LONG AFTER, ANOTHER TIRE BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPAIRING ONE OF THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO D & H RV & TRAILER REPAIR (7610 W PLANK RD, PEORIA, IL 61604; (309) 633-1011) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME FAILED AND CAUSED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES TO RUB DUE TO THE AXLES NOT BEING ALIGNED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
THE RV SAGS AT THE MID POINT HALF WAY BETWEEN THE SPRING MOUNTS. IT IS VERY EVIDENT AS A CREASE IN THE FLOOR OF THE RV WHEN WALKING BY ALL APPEARANCES THE FRAME BENT. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RV CLASS IS PRONE TO THIS DUE TO BRACES MISSING FROM THE FRAMES
THE RV SAGS AT THE MID POINT HALF WAY BETWEEN THE SPRING MOUNTS. IT IS VERY EVIDENT AS A CREASE IN THE FLOOR OF THE RV WHEN WALKING BY ALL APPEARANCES THE FRAME BENT. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RV CLASS IS PRONE TO THIS DUE TO BRACES MISSING FROM THE FRAMES
ON 9-3-15 THE FRONT AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, COSTING $421.42 IN REPAIRS. ON 5-5-17 THE REAR AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE AXLE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND RUPTURING THE PROPANE LINE. THE SHACKLE REPAIR COST $158.00 IN REPAIRS. THE PROPANE LINE IS SCHEDULED TO BE FIXED ON 6-5-17. THE CAUSE IS OBVIOUSLY POOR/FAULTY WELDING AND/OR FRAME DESIGN BY THE COACHMAN TRAILER COMPANY. SORRY I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO UPLOAD MY RECEIPTS BUT I CAN MAIL THEM TO YOU
Safety Rating for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
- 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS (current)
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 3 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 3 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints