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2010 Coachmen Freelander

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.
2
Latest Apr 15, 2014
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.
2
Latest Nov 22, 2017
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Coachmen Freelander, most frequently naming the fuel system and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have 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

  • Fuel system150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
17V756000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
365,885 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-0544View on NHTSA.gov
10V078000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mar 4, 2010
11 units potentially affected
The defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 PRISM AND FREELANDER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON 2008 SPRINTER CHASSIS. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT ACTUATE THE EGR VALVE SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT SOOT ACCUMULATION, RESULTING IN IMPROPER VALVE OPERATION OR STICKING.
The risk: IMPROPER VALVE OPERATION MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND A VEHICLE LIMP-IN CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH CHRYSLER TO REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 800-453-6064 AND CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 15, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 COACHMAN FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS TIRE WENT FLAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13T012000 (TIRE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT AND STATED THE CONTACT WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

NHTSA ID
10582832
Incident
Jun 28, 2013
Mileage
10,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 2, 2011

THE HIGH PRESSURE PROPANE GAS LINE FROM THE PROPANE TANK TO THE STOVE HAS CRACKED. I JUST DISCOVERED THIS YESTERDAY NOV 1, 2011 WHILE LOOKING FOR THE REASON THE GAS TO THE STOVE WAS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE THE SLIDE WAS RETRACTED. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE GAS LINE PINCHED AT A 180 DEGREE ANGLE, FOLDED BACK ON ITSELF. WHEN THE SLIDE-OUT IS EXTENDED THE GAS LINE STRAIGHTENS ENOUGH TO ALLOW GAS TO FLOW. WHEN THE SLIDE-OUT IS DRAWN BACK IN TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME, THE GAS LINE IS FOLDED AND PINCHED CLOSED. I INSPECTED THE GAS LINE AT THE FOLD/PINCH POINT AND DISCOVERED A CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE RUBBER TUBING. THE SLIDE-OUT HAS BEEN MOVED, IN AND OUT, APPROXIMATELY 100 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2002. THE SMALLEST HOLE IN THIS LINE WOULD PRODUCE A MAJOR LEAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EXPLOSION WITH SEVERE BODILY BURNS OR DEATH. I CONTACTED RON ROFF IN CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT THE FORREST RIVER FACTORY AND HE SEEMED LESS THAN CONCERNED, TELLING ME NOT TO WORRY, THE GAS ALARM WOULD SOUND IF A LEAK SHOULD DEVELOP AT THE CRACKED AREA. AND HIS POSITION, ACTING IN BEHALF OF THE COMPANY, IS TO SEND ME A NEW HOSE, CASE CLOSED. THIS REPAIR/REPLACEMENT NEEDS SPECIAL TOOLS, QUALIFIED UNDERSTANDING OF CONNECTING GAS LINES AND HOW THE GAS LINE SHOULD BE PLACED BENEATH THE SLIDE-OUT FLOOR SO THIS PROBLEM WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. ALSO, THE SLIDE-OUT HAS TO BE LIFTED TO MAKE THE CONNECTIONS UNDER THE FLOOR OF THE SLIDE-OUT. I'M SURE THERE ARE MANY OTHER SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH FREELAND SLIDE-OUT MODELS. I SURE HOPE THESE DEFECTS ARE CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE IS BLOWN UP AND DIES. I TURNED MY GAS TANK OFF AND AM TAKING IT TO A RV DEALER. I WISH I COULD MAKE THE REPAIRS MYSELF BUT IT IS BEYOND MY CAPABILITY. THANK YOU UPDATED 11/10/11 *BF *TR UPDATED IVOQ 03/12/12 UPDATED IVOQ 06/05/12

NHTSA ID
10433994
Incident
Nov 1, 2011
Mileage
4,409 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Freelander by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024100—
2023120—
2022020—
2021020—
2020020—
2019030—
2018020—
2017330—
2016230—
2015030—
2014130—
2013020—
2012010—
2011110—
2010Viewing220—
2009020—
2008110—
2007020—
2006020—
2005230—
2004140—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.