Vehicle recall 17V611000 · October 2, 2017
2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express
The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned.
- Consequence
- Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and the frame manufacturer will inspect the trailer for frame reinforcements, installing them as necessary and secure the axle mountings, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, or Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0529.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V611000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 2017
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 220-0529
- Owner notification
- October 24, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 594
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Freedom Express (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
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