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2014 Coachmen Freedom Express Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 376,005 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 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…

STRUCTURE 17V611000 2017-10-02 594 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned.

Consequence

Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and the frame manufacturer will inspect the trailer for frame reinforcements, installing them as necessary and secure the axle mountings, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, or Lippert Components…

EQUIPMENT 13V203000 2013-05-17 9,526 affected
Defect

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone,…

Consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle…

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
2
WHEELS
2
STRUCTURE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“The steel I-beam that is the basic frame on this trailer has extensive cracking and breakage. The steel hanger that holds up the leaf spring in completely broken away from the frame and the rear most axle. A certified rv service repair shop investigated the problem and declared there is so much…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-10-15

“The steel I-beam that is the basic frame on this trailer has extensive cracking and breakage. The steel hanger that holds up the leaf spring in completely broken away from the frame and the rear most axle. A certified rv service repair shop investigated the problem and declared there is so much…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2025-10-15

“Blew a trail express power towing 225/75r/15 load range d this past weekend on my 2014 coachman 320bhds. It made a loud blast and I pulled over instantly. I just filled the tires to their recommended tire pressure of 65 psi before I left. Tires have max of 2500 miles on them.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-06-25

“Blew a trail express power towing 225/75r/15 load range d this past weekend on my 2014 coachman 320bhds. It made a loud blast and I pulled over instantly. I just filled the tires to their recommended tire pressure of 65 psi before I left. Tires have max of 2500 miles on them.”

WHEELS · reported 2016-06-25

“Blew a trail express power towing 225/75r/15 load range d tire this past weekend on my 2014 coachman 320bhds. It made a loud blast and I pulled over instantly. I just filled the tires to their recommended tire pressure of 65 psi before I left. Tires have max of 2500 miles on them. Trailer was…”

WHEELS · reported 2016-06-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 coachmen freedom express being hauled by a 2014 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving approximately 25 mph over a railroad track, the framing fractured and the trailer detached without warning. The travel trailer was towed to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-06-18
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 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.