2004 Coachmen Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Freelander years
Not enough data 5th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Coachmen Freelander. That ranks 5th out of 21 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,200 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Coachmen Freelander problems

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

Equipment1 · ~4,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment1100%4,200——

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

2004 Coachmen Freelander recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

Engine and engine coolingOct 28, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V515000 · 88 vehicles

Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

Fix: Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or coachmen at 219-825-5821.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 8, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V119000 · 122 vehicles

Problem: On certain class c mini-motorhomes, the wiring harness routed between the back of the refrigerator and the refrigerator cabinet could come in direct contact with the refrigerator burner tube and cooling unit.

Risk: If contact occurs, the wire insulation material may melt, due to the operating temperature of the burner tube and cooling unit which could lead to a fire.

Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire harness. The recall begaon on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-453-6064.

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 television is mounted above the lounge chair just behind the passenger seat. While driving home the tv cabinet fell apart and caused the tv which is about 30lbs to come crashing down just missing my wife's head by a inch. *jb

Equipment · received Nov 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098829

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Coachmen Freelander?

Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Coachmen Freelander?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Coachmen Freelander a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freelander model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.