2018 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls and problems

The 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls

Recall 18V-051: Equipment

Reported Jan 12, 2018 · 1,349 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

2018 Coachmen Freedom Express problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 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 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express complaints

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

Structure · at 5,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2020
Our 2018 coachmen freedom express 287bhds with lippert (Lci) frame experienced a failure of the steel frame while making a turn in a residential neighborhood. The hanger for the leaf spring suspension broke off the frame. Large cracks were also visible both north and south of the broken suspension hanger.
Suspension · at 1,000 miles · reported Dec 20, 2018
The contact owns a 2018 coachmen freedom express. While driving various speeds, the rv was very unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle was misaligned. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. Consumer withdraws the complaint. Carfax cannot process this request.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express: 18V-051 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 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.