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2017 Coachmen Freedom Express Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 366,017 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and…

EQUIPMENT 16V550000 2016-07-22 132 affected
Defect

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…

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Frame failure occurred bilaterally where the tongue of the travel trailer was attached to the undercarriage. Cracks were vertical and almost completely through the structural supports. This caused the I beam to buckle. Fortunately, the breaks were discovered just prior to fully separating. We had…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2025-06-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freedom express. While checking the air pressure in the tires, the contact noticed cracks underneath the vehicle in the middle of the frame. The vehicle was taken to campers inn rv of raleigh (located at 1501 outlet center dr, selma, nc 27576, [REDACTED]), but…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2018-10-13

“2017 coachmen freedom express 276rkds. Consumer writes in regards to improper mounting of propane bottles. *ld the consumer stated the wires that rest on the leaf springs making chaffing and shorting inevitable. The underbelly was not heated as stated by the manufacturer exterior electrical wires…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-01-18

“2017 coachmen freedom express 276rkds. Consumer writes in regards to improper mounting of propane bottles. *ld the consumer stated the wires that rest on the leaf springs making chaffing and shorting inevitable. The underbelly was not heated as stated by the manufacturer exterior electrical wires…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2018-01-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.