2017 Coachmen FREELANDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 1; Engine: 1; Equipment: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11110557 · 2018-07-10 (July 10, 2018)
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: [XXX]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE MONTHS PASSED AND HE STILL HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT FIRE E…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11110557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266232 · 2019-10-16 (October 16, 2019)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11266232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11366439 · 2020-10-26 (October 26, 2020)
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, [phone removed] HOWEVER, THE M…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366439 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V756000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)
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
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V444000 · Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Reported: 2018-07-03 (July 3, 2018)
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.
Consequence: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V487000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Reported: 2022-07-08 (July 8, 2022)
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.
Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗