NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Coachmen Freelander Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Coachmen Freelander has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Coachmen Freelander. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Coachmen Freelander owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Coachmen Freelander, describing incidents dated November 14, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10098829 · Filed
THE TELEVISION IS MOUNTED ABOVE THE LOUNGE CHAIR JUST BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHILE DRIVING HOME THE TV CABINET FELL APART AND CAUSED THE TV WHICH IS ABOUT 30LBS TO COME CRASHING DOWN JUST MISSING MY WIFE'S HEAD BY A INCH. *JB
SHOWER DOOR TOWEL BAR
NHTSA #08V639000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 13,662 vehicles
Owners notified February 9, 2009 · Vehicles built June 15, 2001 – August 6, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
Safety consequence
GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #08V279000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported June 25, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 37,293 vehicles
Owners notified July 30, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – February 28, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Safety consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Manufacturer remedy
COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
COACHMEN/FORD/AIR FILTER ELEMENT
NHTSA #04V515000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported October 28, 2004 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 88 vehicles
Coachmen campaign 04S23 · Vehicles built September 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Safety consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR COACHMEN AT 219-825-5821.
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).
COACHMEN/REFRIGERATOR WIRING HARNESS
NHTSA #04V119000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 8, 2004 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 122 vehicles
Owners notified March 29, 2004 · Vehicles built October 6, 2003 – February 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTORHOMES, THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT.
Safety consequence
IF CONTACT OCCURS, THE WIRE INSULATION MATERIAL MAY MELT, DUE TO THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAON ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-453-6064.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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