CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2016 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Wheel studs can break, risking wheel detachment
Certain trailers built between March 1 and March 31, 2015 may have wheel studs that break.
Most common 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2016 Coachmen Freedom Express questions
Does the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Wheel studs can break, risking wheel detachment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Equipment (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.