If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223646-coachmen-freedom-express-2019-recall-electrical-system · Recall date August 17, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V545000
“COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS (2019) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 17, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223646-coachmen-freedom-express-2019-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V545000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V545000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V545000 — Forest River, Inc. COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS (2019) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS (2019) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V545000 from Forest River, Inc.. 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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