Complaints about the 2011 Coachmen Freelander peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 13, 2018 to Jun 13, 2018.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the⦠| Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
MY 2011 COACHMEN FREELANDER HAD A FAILURE OF THE MAIN DOOR LATCH/LOCK MECHANISM MANUFACTURED BY TRIMARK CORPORATION MODEL #060-0650. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN US BEING LOCKED OUT OF THE MOTORHOME IN THE DARK OF NIGHT IN A REMOTE AREA OF THE SIERRA'S CA. AFTER JIMMYING A WINDOW OPEN AND GAINING ACCESS INTO THE MOTORHOME, I PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE INSIDE LATCH PLATE OFF. AFTER REMOVING THE PLATE, I FOUND THE PROBLEM, 'A BROKEN PLUNGER'; IT WAS THE THIN METAL IN THE PLUNGER THAT HAD BROKEN. WHEN I ARRIVED BACK INTO TOWN I DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM? SO, I CONTACTED TRIMARK AND THEY SAID THE REPLACEMENT # 37575-01-K HAS A STEEL PLUNGER FOR $200 VS THE DIECAST ZINC ALLOY FOR AROUND $100. I CHECKED THE MARKET, AND NO ONE HAS A STEEL VERSION OTHER THAN DIRECTLY FROM TRIMARK; LET'S MAKE IT CHEAP SO IT BREAKS, THEN MANUFACTURE A BETTER ONE BUT ONLY SELL DIRECT AND CHARGE TWICE AS MUCH. WHEN I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL SHE SAID I DON'T KNOW CONTACT THE SELLER OF THE RV? WHEN I SAID IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE CAN YOU WORK WITH ME, SHE SAID NOTHING. I CAN REALLY SEE THIS BEING A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION IN MANY DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES FOR HUMANS AND THEIR PETS.
NHTSA complaint 11101594Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.