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2014 Coachmen Freelander Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Coachmen Freelander has 3 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 2014 Coachmen Freelander. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Coachmen Freelander owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Coachmen Freelander, describing incidents dated July 10, 2019.

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Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11233162 · Filed July 18, 2019
I HAVE A 2014 COACHMAN 21QB RV. WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2014. EVER SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DOMETIC AIR CONDITIONER MFG. # B57915.711C0, SER# 321239914 PROD # 936000107 SKU # 9105304463. WHEN WE RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER WE GET MOISTURE DRIPPING INTO THE LIVING SPACE OF THE…

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Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch

NHTSA #18V444000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 53 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 51-0781 · Owners notified July 24, 2018 · Vehicles built January 31, 2014 – October 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V756000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 365,885 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-0544 · Owners notified December 27, 2017 · Vehicles built January 19, 2009 – October 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V203000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,526 vehicles

Owners notified July 29, 2013 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Safety consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Coachmen Freelander. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Coachmen Freelander.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11233162

Incident: July 10, 2019 · Filed: July 18, 2019

I HAVE A 2014 COACHMAN 21QB RV. WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2014. EVER SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DOMETIC AIR CONDITIONER MFG. # B57915.711C0, SER# 321239914 PROD # 936000107 SKU # 9105304463. WHEN WE RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER WE GET MOISTURE DRIPPING INTO THE LIVING SPACE OF THE RV. MOISTURE BUILDS UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE AC. ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BECOME DRIPPING WET. WHEN WE TURN IT OFF A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FALLS OUT OF THE AC ONTO THE FLOOR AND FURNITURE. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR AS LONG AS WE HAS OWNED IT. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES AT THE BOAT AND RV WAREHOUSE AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A CAUSE NOR REPAIR IT. WE HAD WERE OUT LAST WEEK BECAUSE OF THE HEAT RAN THE AC FOR LONG PERIODS. THE WATER DRIPPING PROBLEM PERSISTS. I SHOULD POINT OUT THAT WE GET NO CONDENSATION ON ANY OF THE SURFACES INSIDE THE RV ITSELF. THIS DEFECT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BECOMES SOAK PRESENTING A SERIOUS SHOCK HAZARD AS WELL AS A FIRE HAZARD. HOW TO WE FIX THIS ISSUE.

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