Forest River (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.
Forest River – Trailer Frames Missing Reinforcements
| Report Received Date | 10/02/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V611000 |
| Consequence Summary | Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 220-0529 |
| Potentially Affected | 594 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V611000) |
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