1997 Coachmen Class AProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Coachmen Class A, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Coachmen Class A has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 Coachmen Class A recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Class A year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Class A median. How we score

'97'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Class A owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 COACHMEN CLASS-C RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR DOOR LOCK BECAME STUCK AND FAILED TO RELEASE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE…
Complaint 10511733 · May 13, 2013 · 16,000 miles

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