While driving, the drive train fell off taking the other section of drive train and the emergency brake assembly from the motor home. This incident was caused by a faulty weld on the drive train.
The worst 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires3
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Tires3
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Pe 00 040/tread separation: right rear inner tire experienced a blowout/tread separation while driving at hwy speed of 55-60 MPH in 1997, coachmen, leprechaun; original equipment, tire size 225/75r16, dot# vdilixa506. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that tire was not covered under a recall, and tire was available for analysis. *ak the second blowout caused damage to motorhome.
Firestone, steel tex, p225/75r16, dot vdil1xa366, original equipment on a 1997, coachman leprechaun motorhome. Since may 1999 had 4 tires with tread separation. *ak
Original equipment on a 1997, coachman rv, lt225/75r16 dot#: vdil1xa455. Outside left rear firestone steeltex tire's tread separated at highway speeds, causing extensive damage to vehicle.*ak
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Questions about the 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun
Is the 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun, 4.0 times a typical Leprechaun model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun?
Tires, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun have?
No recalls on record.
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