| Issue ID | 1378263 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985912 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | FREEDOM EXPRESS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/05/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 9-3-15 the front axle perchs/shackle brackets broke while driving, costing $421. 42 in repairs. On 5-5-17 the rear axle perchs/shackle brackets broke while driving down the road, causing the axle to fall onto the ground and rupturing the propane line. The shackle repair cost $158. 00 in repairs. The propane line is scheduled to be fixed on 6-5-17. The cause is obviously poor/faulty welding and/or frame design by the coachman trailer company. Sorry i don't have the capacity to upload my receipts but i can mail them to you |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANSE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5ZT2FENB2DAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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