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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.
- 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
The break-away safety switch on certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers was not wired to a constant power source. The switch can be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery.
If the switch is disconnected and the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the trailer brakes may not engage, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring at no charge. Owners can contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2019 |
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