- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
- The risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Coachmen Freelander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Coachmen Freelander with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2018 for the power window devices and controls. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freelander year, for its age
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2014 Coachmen Freelander recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The problem
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- The risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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1 complaints about the 2014 Coachmen Freelander
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have a 2014 coachman 21qb rv. We purchased it new in 2014. Ever since we have owned it we have had a problem with the dometic air conditioner mfg. # B57915.711C0, ser# 321239914 prod # 936000107 sku # 9105304463. When we run the air conditioner we get moisture dripping into the living space of the rv. Moisture builds up on the inside of the ac. All of the electrical connections become dripping wet. When we turn it off a large amount of water falls out of the ac onto the floor and furniture. This has been a...
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problem for as long as we has owned it. We have taken it in for service several times at the boat and rv warehouse and they have been unable to find a cause nor repair it. We had were out last week because of the heat ran the ac for long periods. The water dripping problem persists. I should point out that we get no condensation on any of the surfaces inside the rv itself. This defect is a serious safety hazard. The entire electrical system becomes soak presenting a serious shock hazard as well as a fire hazard. How to we fix this issue.
Coachmen Freelander: every year compared
All Freelander years2014 Coachmen Freelander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Coachmen Freelander | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Pursuit | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Prism | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Apex | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Encounter | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Mirada | 1 | 4 | D | 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 2014 Coachmen Freelander
Does the 2014 Coachmen Freelander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Coachmen Freelander: power window devices and controls (July 2018); equipment (November 2017); equipment (May 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2014 Coachmen Freelander had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 18, 2019 and the latest on July 18, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Coachmen Freelander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2014 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