2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
The 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ST225/75R15 Tire delaminated on interstate. Belt separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. This was the second tire to fail on vehicle.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Freedom Express RV. The contact stated while the RV was parked, her husband inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that there were no brake line connections for the front driver’s or passenger’s side. The contact notified the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was concerned about an accident in the event the RV was driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
TIRES ON THE STBD SIDE OF THE TRAILER ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE LEAF SPRINGS LOOKED FLAT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER FOREST RIVER "COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS" MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.THE TIRES RUB WHEN IN MOTION DAMAGING THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER AND WILL POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A BLOWN TIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 4 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 3 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 4 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS — 1 complaint
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