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2019 Coachmen Freedom Express

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

3 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2026
StructureSuspension

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Freedom Express RV. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the RV was leaning abnormally. The contact pulled over into a park lot, inspected the vehicle but could not determined the cause of the issue. Upon arriving to the residence and inspecting underneath the RV,…

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The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Freedom Express RV. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the RV was leaning abnormally. The contact pulled over into a park lot, inspected the vehicle but could not determined the cause of the issue. Upon arriving to the residence and inspecting underneath the RV, the contact noticed that both left springs were hanging on the front driver-side and passenger-side of the RV, and the whole rear axle had detached from trailer. The RV was taken independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11748790

Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 2026
Equipment

Stove came equipped in my 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 204RD and is in many other RVs. Staged a pot of coffee on the Furrion RV stove and the pot tipped over. Have had this occur multiple times. No injuries but there are multiple blogs on the internet of people experiencing the same issue with this unsafe RV stove top grate de…

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Stove came equipped in my 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 204RD and is in many other RVs. Staged a pot of coffee on the Furrion RV stove and the pot tipped over. Have had this occur multiple times. No injuries but there are multiple blogs on the internet of people experiencing the same issue with this unsafe RV stove top grate design. Smaller pans, coffee pots, etc. can tip over which could lead to a serious injury, legal liability and fires. Contacted the manufacturer of the stove (Lippert/Furrion) reporting the hazard with no reply back in June of 2025. Contacted CPSC in 2025 and filed a report with them. CPSC stated it is a vehicle related concern and should be filed with NHTSA. I believe the manufacture is still selling stoves with this unsafe design today as I have seen pictures of new brand new RVs with the same grate design. I do not want to see a pet, child or any other person injured due to this significant stove flaw. Thank you.

NHTSA ODI #11733262

Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2022
Wheels

Pulling out of camping park noticed wheel leaning outward. Pulled off wheel and noticed axel, wheel bearing and hub damaged along with two cracks in frame. RV only 3 years old.

NHTSA ODI #11473053

Official recalls

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18V545000 · Electrical System:wiring

Aug 17, 2018

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.

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NHTSA investigations

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