NHTSA Recall 16V550000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and tires
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 132 vehicles. It affects 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 220-07192016-0229 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TIRES |
| Report received | July 22, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 25, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.