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2008 Coachmen Freedom Express 31

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 16, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Nov 21, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2008 Coachmen Freedom Express 31, most frequently naming the electrical category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V539000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Nov 21, 2007
395 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES, THE 12 VOLT SLIDEROOM WIRE CONNECTION TO THE CHASSIS IGNITION SYSTEM MAY BE WIRED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THE BRAKE ON THE SLIDEROOM MOTOR TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE 'ON' OR 'RUN' POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SLIDEROOM TO 'RELAX' AND POSSIBLY MOVE TO THE OUT POSITION WHILE IN TRANSIT IF THE TRAVEL LOCKS PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE ARE NOT INSTALLED AS RECOMMENDED.
The risk: SHOULD THE SLIDEROOM EXTEND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL PROPERLY WIRE THE SLIDEROOM MOTOR BRAKE ACTIVATION SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Aug 16, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS 31 MOTOR HOME. THE SLIDE ROOM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED, CAUSING IT TO EXTEND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V539000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING) YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AND IT WOULD BE TRADED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER LATER RENEGED AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. HE WAS AWAITING A RETURN CALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER ADVISEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

NHTSA ID
10349531
Incident
Jun 16, 2010
Mileage
8,000 mi