2011 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls and problems

The 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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 trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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

Fix: 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Recall 10V-596: Wheels

Reported Nov 24, 2010 · 215 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Fix: Coachmen will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1-800-453-6064.

2011 Coachmen Freedom Express problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension3
Wheels2
Structure1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Jul 10, 2017
The contact owns a 2012 (Na) coachmen freedom express equipped with lionshead trail express tires, size: 225/75r15. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the tire with a spare. After 100 miles, the rear driver side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was taken to walmart where the tires were replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The DOT number, VIN, and vehicle failure mileage were unknown. The tire failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Suspension · at 7,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2015
The contact owns a 2011 coachmen freedom express. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the trailer's outriggers were bulging and fractured the frame. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front and rear axles fractured and needed to be repaired. The trailer was repaired; however, the trailer recently failed a state inspection due to fractures in the middle of the two axles. The trailer was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Wheels · reported Aug 17, 2013
Traveling east on 146n just on the downhill side of the fred hartman bridge a good samaritan hailed our attention that the right rear wheel was on fire of our travel trailer. We pulled over out of danger to an entrance to a pubic boat ramp. There was a centerpointe energy personal that helped extinguish the fire to the axle. The tire and wheel had removed itself from the spindle and rolled into the ditch. Calling on an emergency road repair service to repair the trailer bearing, it was noticed that there was no bearing race installed in the wheel hub on the inboard side. The emergency road…
Wheels · reported Aug 17, 2013
Returning from vacation in knoxville, iowa we were traveling west on the turner turnpike between tulsa and oklahoma city. The travel trailer had made a sudden move to change lanes, I immediately slowed down and looked in my left mirror to notice a fire, sparks and smoke coming from the left side of the travel trailer. I stopped and extinguished a fire in the left rear wheel bearing and hub. I called a heavy duty wrecker service to assist in moving the truck and trailer from danger of the turnpike. We spent the night in the parking lot of flying j truck stop. The next morning I was able to call…
Suspension · at 3,000 miles · reported Oct 12, 2011
Traveling down highway pulling camper. Stopped in rest area and observed that rear axle had bent and right side tire was at approx 20-25degree angle. After that had been repaired. 2 days later the leaf spring on right side in front of front axle snapped. The vehicle was less than 1 year old. The axle manufacturer eventually sent heavier duty axles to warranty them, refused to cover damage caused by their bent and defective axle. When the manufacturer of the camper was contacted, it was referred back to the axle manufacturer and doing nothing for the cracked spring, which was repaired at my…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express: 17V-756 (equipment), 10V-596 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express?

Owners report suspension problems most often (3 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.