2005 Coachmen Freedom Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Freedom years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Coachmen Freedom so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2005 Coachmen Freedom recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerDec 4, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V639000 · 13,662 vehicles

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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 25, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V279000 · 37,293 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Freedom?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Freedom?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Coachmen Freedom a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freedom model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.