Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V611000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V611000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2014 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers Includes 594 affected units, Trailer Frames Missing Reinforcements, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2014 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers

Defect 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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V611000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-10-02T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer frames missing reinforcements
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 220-0529
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.11

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 17V611000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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