2005 Coachmen Freelander problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Coachmen Freelander.
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- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 7 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2005 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Coachmen recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Equipment #04V119000 · 2004 · 122 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire harness. the recall begaon on march 29, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-453-6064.
Equipment #08V279000 · 2008 · 37,293 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: 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 sche
Equipment #08V639000 · 2008 · 13,662 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Coachmen Freelander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2005 Freelander. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Coachmen Freelander problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.