Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Coachmen dealer.

2recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. Check your Freedom Express by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
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 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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 at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 16V550000
Jul 22, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles, models FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS and FET292BHDSLE, manufactured May 16, 2016, to July 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Risk
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
Full recall details for 16V550000 →

2017 Coachmen Freedom Express complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

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Electrical System1

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“Frame failure occurred bilaterally where the tongue of the travel trailer was attached to the undercarriage. Cracks were vertical and almost completely through the structural supports. This caused the I beam to buckle. Fortunately, the breaks were discovered just prior to fully separating.”
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSAug 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678195
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS. WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME.”
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSOct 22, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11141933
“2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 276RKDS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMPROPER MOUNTING OF PROPANE BOTTLES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES THAT REST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAKING CHAFFING AND SHORTING INEVITABLE.”
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSApr 10, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11074756

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Coachmen dealer.

2recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. Check your Freedom Express by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000

Nov 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: 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 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Full recall details for 17V756000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 16V550000

Jul 22, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles, models FET28SE, FET282BHDS, FET282BHDSLE, FET281RLDS, FET281RLDSLE, FET29SE, FET292BHDS and FET292BHDSLE, manufactured May 16, 2016, to July 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Risk: If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.

Full recall details for 16V550000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“Frame failure occurred bilaterally where the tongue of the travel trailer was attached to the undercarriage. Cracks were vertical and almost completely through the structural supports. This caused the I beam to buckle. Fortunately, the breaks were discovered just prior to fully separating.”

2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSAug 4, 2025

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678195

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS. WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME.”

2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSOct 22, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11141933

“2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 276RKDS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMPROPER MOUNTING OF PROPANE BOTTLES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES THAT REST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAKING CHAFFING AND SHORTING INEVITABLE.”

2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESSApr 10, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11074756

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.