Slideroom driveshaft may contact tires
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V550000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V550000?
NHTSA recall 16V550000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 22, 2016. It addresses: Slideroom driveshaft may contact tires. The recall affects approximately 132 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V550000 or the manufacturer campaign number 220-07192016-0229. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.