NHTSA Recall 17V611000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V611000; Date: Oct. 2, 2017
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Coachmen Freedom Express; 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 594
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 24, 2017
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