1997 Coachmen Coachmen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Coachmen years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen. That is the most of any Coachmen model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is tires (9 complaints, 53%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Coachmen Coachmen problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 9 | 53% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Coachmen Coachmen recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. A fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.
Risk: The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. The manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Bilingual labeling (SQ97003) — opened Mar 5, 1997, closed Mar 17, 1997.
- Clearance lights noncomplainance (SQ97004) — opened Mar 5, 1997, closed Mar 17, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the complete tread of the tire came off, leaving the sidewall intact as well as the core of the tire. Speed was approx 50 (or speed limit) and on a good road (hwy 95 so of jordan valley. *ak
Consumer states that the springs on the axle keep breaking causing the tires to blow out. This happened six times. *mr manufacturer offered to replace with heavier duty springs, however consumer rejected offer as an inadequate response to the problem. Model 297rk. *tt
Label for tire inflation by shasta industry lists tire pressure that is too low for type motorhome. Also, owner acknowledged the label gives wrong rim size and tire size. *ak *nlm a new label is to be provided by coachman. *jg *jb
ORIGINAL TIRES ON A COACHMAN, CLASS 31 C MOTOR HOME, 1997, DOT [redacted], 22575/16. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH INSIDE DUAL TIRES SIDEWALL ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL. *AK *YD
This info is in addition to my complaint # 734470 previously. No safety defec tmentioned. *ak (tiresize: lt225/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt225/75r1 )
Other Coachmen Coachmen years
← 1996 Coachmen · 1998 Coachmen →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Coachmen | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Coachmen | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Coachmen | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Coachmen | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 Coachmen | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 Coachmen | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 17 | 1 |
| 1996 Coachmen | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Coachmen | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen?
Owners most often report tires, parking brake, steering problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Coachmen model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.