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 failure mileage was 16,000. ....updated 09-26-13
The worst 1997 Coachmen Class A problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Locks1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Locks1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Coachmen Class A 1
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What 1997 Coachmen Class A owners say
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Pe00 040; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud noise. She was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that on rear passenger's side firestone tire(dot # vn1l1xa276) tread had separated from the rim. Tire was still inflated. Firestone,#steeltex radial, lt22575r16. There were no injuries. *ak
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Questions about the 1997 Coachmen Class A
Is the 1997 Coachmen Class A reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Coachmen Class A, close to a typical Class A model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Coachmen Class A?
Doors, latches and locks, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Coachmen Class A have?
No recalls on record.
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