2005 Coachmen Freelander recalls and problems

The 2005 Coachmen Freelander has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Coachmen Freelander vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Coachmen Freelander recalls

Recall 08V-639: Equipment

Reported Dec 4, 2008 · 13,662 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall 08V-279: Equipment

Reported Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Recall 04V-119: Equipment

Reported Mar 8, 2004 · 122 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain class c mini-motorhomes, the wiring harness routed between the back of the refrigerator and the refrigerator cabinet could come in direct contact with the refrigerator burner tube and cooling unit.

Risk: If contact occurs, the wire insulation material may melt, due to the operating temperature of the burner tube and cooling unit which could lead to a fire.

Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire harness. The recall begaon on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-453-6064.

2005 Coachmen Freelander problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 101,000 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 2005 Coachmen Freelander complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 12, 2021
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Throttle Body motor failure due to permanent magnet adhesive failure. Magnets detached from motor casing and wrapped around the armature. I have pictures and it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Failed at highway speed, 70 mph, causing extreme deceleration and almost a rear ender from following truck. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Repair shop mechanic confirmed throttle body failure and…
Tires · at 101,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2015
Had a second tire blowout of bfg 225/75r16 tires on our coachmen freelander. Driving around 45 mpg on smooth road with temp approximately 65 degrees. Tire tread peeled off the entire thing except for an approximately 10 inch strip. It destroyed the gas intake line. Good thing we didn't have alot of gas in the tank. A few months ago had the same thing happen with another bfg tire (We bought 3 of them). That one crushed the exhaust pipe. At the time we didn't attribute it to a defective tire but after 2 out of 3 blowouts we will have the 3rd one taken off as soon as we can get the gas intake…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Coachmen Freelander have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Coachmen Freelander: 08V-639 (equipment), 08V-279 (equipment), 04V-119 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Coachmen Freelander?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 101,000 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.