2013 Forest River Freedom Express Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Forest River Freedom Express recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express.

Most common 2013 Forest River Freedom Express problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Structure	2

What owners report

2020-11-09, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOT TOO LONG AFTER, ANOTHER TIRE BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPAIRING ONE OF THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO D & H RV & TRAILER REPAIR (7610 W PLANK RD, PEORIA, IL 61604; (309) 633-1011) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME FAILED AND CAUSED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES TO RUB DUE TO THE AXLES NOT BEING ALIGNED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROX

2020-08-22, Structure
THE RV SAGS AT THE MID POINT HALF WAY BETWEEN THE SPRING MOUNTS. IT IS VERY EVIDENT AS A CREASE IN THE FLOOR OF THE RV WHEN WALKING BY ALL APPEARANCES THE FRAME BENT. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RV CLASS IS PRONE TO THIS DUE TO BRACES MISSING FROM THE FRAMES

2017-05-16, Suspension
ON 9-3-15 THE FRONT AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, COSTING $421.42 IN REPAIRS. ON 5-5-17 THE REAR AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE AXLE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND RUPTURING THE PROPANE LINE. THE SHACKLE REPAIR COST $158.00 IN REPAIRS. THE PROPANE LINE IS SCHEDULED TO BE FIXED ON 6-5-17. THE CAUSE IS OBVIOUSLY POOR/FAULTY WELDING AND/OR FRAME DESIGN BY THE COACHMAN TRAILER COMPANY. SORRY I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO UPLOAD MY RECEIPTS BUT I CAN MAIL THEM TO YOU

2013 Forest River Freedom Express questions

Does the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Forest River Freedom Express has been fixed?

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