- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Coachmen Freelander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Coachmen Freelander with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the driver assistance (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2022 for the lpg systems. For comparison, the 2016 has 2 and the 2018 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Freelander year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Coachmen Freelander problems
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2017 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 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.
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2017 Coachmen Freelander
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander. The contact stated while driving in hot temperatures and driving up-hill at 65 mph, the power reduced mode warning light was illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact parked on the side of the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to his destination. The contact stated he had experienced the same failure twenty-five times within a month. The vehicle was taken to salinas valley truck center located at 795 elvee dr, salinas, ca 93901,...
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(831) 444-4485 however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
2017 Coachmen freelander 2cb. Consumer writes in regard to the vehicles rear view camera monitor malfunctioning. *As the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 coachmen freelander equipped with a kidde fire extinguisher. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that they would send the contact a replacement fire extinguisher and provided reference number: [[redacted]]. The contact stated that three months passed and he still...
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had not received the replacement fire extinguisher. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. The serial number was unknown. *Tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tt
Coachmen Freelander: every year compared
All Freelander years2017 Coachmen Freelander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Coachmen Freelander | 3 | 3 | D | |
| 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Mirada | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Cross Country | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Apex | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Prism | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2017 Coachmen Freelander
Does the 2017 Coachmen Freelander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Coachmen Freelander: lpg systems (July 2022); power window devices and controls (July 2018); 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 2017 Coachmen Freelander?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), driver assistance (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Coachmen Freelander had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 10, 2018 and the latest on October 26, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Coachmen Freelander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2017 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