2015 Coachmen Freedom Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2022 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Freedom Express years
Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express. That ranks 4th out of 15 Freedom Express model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1 · ~9,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure133%———
Suspension133%———
Unknown or Other133%———
Wheels133%9,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 2 complaints
2016: 1201612022: 220222

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls (1)

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EquipmentNov 22, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles

Problem: 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 trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The Lippert frame on our 2015 Coachman Freedom Express has cracks of the frame near the tires. There are also multiple spider cracks throughout the frame. Lippert says they aren't responsible for anything since the unit is over 5 years old. There are campers 30 years old out on the road. How can…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 28, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11481594

This RV trailer was being towed on an Interstate Highway when the right side (curbside) rear spring hanger detached from the I-beam. The right rear axle, of this double-axle trailer, shifted forward causing the rear tire to grind into the front one. Fortunately, the right middle and front spring…

Suspension · received Jan 31, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11449537

Tire failure. This is the 2nd tire failure.

Wheels · received Nov 11, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10925509

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express?

Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freedom Express model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.