COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers with faulty brake wiring that may cause trailer brakes to fail if detached from tow vehicle. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers due to a wiring issue that could cause trailer brakes to fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. This poses a crash risk during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223646-2019-coachmen-freedom-express-trailers-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223646-2019-coachmen-freedom-express-trailers-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V545000
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“2019 Coachmen Freedom Express Trailers: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223646-2019-coachmen-freedom-express-trailers-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V545000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V545000).
Why it’s dangerous
The break-away safety switch wasn't properly connected to a constant power source. This means the switch could become disconnected from the trailer's battery, causing the brakes to fail if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle during a crash or accident.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers are affected. Trailer users with improper wiring may face increased crash risk if the trailer detaches.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The recall began September 11, 2018, and affects models with the break-away safety switch not wired to a constant power source.
- Brand
Coachmen Freedom Express- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Owners should contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657 for free repairs.
Get Wiring Repair
Dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The break-away safety switch wasn't wired to a constant power source, which could cause the brakes to fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailer with the break-away safety switch not connected to a constant power source.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657 for free repairs from dealers.
Contact Coachmen Freedom Express
We’ve drafted a message you can send Coachmen Freedom Express to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V545000 — Coachmen Freedom Express Coachmen Freedom Express Hello, I own a Coachmen Freedom Express that is covered by recall 18V545000 from Coachmen Freedom Express. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V545000 (August 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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