CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TIRES
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express motorhomes may not have enough clearance between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires. As a result, the driveshaft can rub against the tires.
If the driveshaft rubs the tires, the tires may fail, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205 and reference recall number 220-07192016-0229. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2017 |
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