Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 17V611000 · announced October 2, 2017 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 594 units affected

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (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.

The risk

Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express
• 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.