- The 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
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Coachmen Freelander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Coachmen Freelander with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2010 has 2 and the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Freelander year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Coachmen Freelander problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Coachmen Freelander recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 Coachmen Freelander
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My 2011 coachmen freelander had a failure of the main door latch/lock mechanism manufactured by trimark corporation model #060-0650. The failure resulted in us being locked out of the motorhome in the dark of night in a remote area of the sierra's ca. After jimmying a window open and gaining access into the motorhome, I proceeded to take the inside latch plate off. After removing the plate, I found the problem, 'a broken plunger'; it was the thin metal in the plunger that had broken. When I arrived back into town I...
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did some internet research and found that this is a well-known problem? So, I contacted trimark and they said the replacement # 37575-01-k has a steel plunger for $200 vs the diecast zinc alloy for around $100. I checked the market, and no one has a steel version other than directly from trimark; let's make it cheap so it breaks, then manufacture a better one but only sell direct and charge twice as much. When I asked if there was a recall she said I don't know contact the seller of the rv? When I said it seems like this is a known issue can you work with me, she said nothing. I can really see this being a life and death situation in many different circumstances for humans and their pets.
Coachmen Freelander: every year compared
All Freelander years2011 Coachmen Freelander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Coachmen Freelander | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Coachmen Mirada | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Coachmen Concord | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Coachmen Freelander
Does the 2011 Coachmen Freelander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Coachmen Freelander: equipment (November 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Coachmen Freelander?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Coachmen Freelander had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 13, 2018 and the latest on June 13, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Coachmen Freelander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Freelander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Freelander years have the most complaints?
2017 (3), 2010 (2), 2016 (2). See every Coachmen Freelander year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Coachmen Freelander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data