Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V545000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V545000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2019 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers Includes 69 affected units, Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2018. owners may contact coachmen freedom express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest river's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V545000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Break-away safety switch may be improperly wired
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 220/320-0825
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen freedom express recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2018. owners may contact coachmen freedom express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest river's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.42

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NHTSA ID: 18V545000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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