NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Coachmen Freedom Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Coachmen Freedom has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Coachmen Freedom. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Coachmen Freedom owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Coachmen Freedom, describing incidents dated January 2, 2004 to August 20, 2022.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11508587 · Filed February 22, 2023
Front storage bin lid vibrated the latches loose and unlatched, it caught the wind at 60 mph and it broke the lid off flying in to traffic. I believe the sun decomposed the foam insulation making the lid not tight when closed, also the lid I made of cheap plastic which made it easier to brake off…
ODI #10185271 · Filed March 16, 2007
SEVERAL TIMES A SEATBELT RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO ME FOR MY CHEVY VAN (COACHMAN MOTORHOME) AND TWICE I'VE SENT IT BACK STATING THAT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY LISTED FOR THE REPAIR REFUSED TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE LISTED ESTABLISHMENT TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT…
ODI #10052292 · Filed January 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK

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COACHMEN/FUEL RETURN LINE

NHTSA #03V065000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 10, 2003 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 135 vehicles

Owners notified March 24, 2003 · Vehicles built November 3, 2002 – February 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 2003 CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE, WHICH IS TAPPED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE GENERATOR, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE PRESSURES THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY THE GENERATOR MANUFACTURER.

Safety consequence

AS A RESULT, IF THE GENERATOR IS OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS RUNNING, EXCESS FUEL COULD BE DELIVERED TO THE GENERATOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A GENERATOR STALL AND POSSIBLE FUEL SPILL. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL SPILL, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN APPROVED KIT THAT DRAWS THE GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY DIRECTLY FROM THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MARCH 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Coachmen Freedom. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Coachmen Freedom.

Structure

ODI #11508587

Incident: August 20, 2022 · Filed: February 22, 2023

Front storage bin lid vibrated the latches loose and unlatched, it caught the wind at 60 mph and it broke the lid off flying in to traffic. I believe the sun decomposed the foam insulation making the lid not tight when closed, also the lid I made of cheap plastic which made it easier to brake off its hinges.

Seat Belts

ODI #10185271

Incident: June 1, 2006 · Filed: March 16, 2007

SEVERAL TIMES A SEATBELT RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO ME FOR MY CHEVY VAN (COACHMAN MOTORHOME) AND TWICE I'VE SENT IT BACK STATING THAT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY LISTED FOR THE REPAIR REFUSED TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE LISTED ESTABLISHMENT TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT IS AN HOUR AWAY. THAT WOULD BE A 2 HOUR ROUND TRIP PLUS IT WOULD COST AN ADDITIONAL $40 DOLLARS FOR THE GAS IT TAKES TO GET THERE AND BACK. THE RECALL KEEPS COMING BACK WITH THE SAME DEALERSHIP LISTED WITH NO OTHER RESPONSE. CAN SOMEONE LET US KNOW HOW TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED BEFORE WE TAKE OUR TRIP TO CANADA IN JULY WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE IT SO FAR FOR THE REPLACEMENT. WE LIVE ONLY 15 MINUTES AWAY FROM SOUTH MILWAUKEE AND WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS SOMEWHERE IN THAT AREA THAT COULD PERFORM THE REPLACEMENT.

Structure; Tires

ODI #10052292

Incident: January 2, 2004 · Filed: January 2, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK

Other Coachmen Freedom model years

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