Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
1997-2000 · 3 model years
Coachmen Class A Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Coachmen Class A across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1997 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Class A complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Class A problems
Coachmen Class A recalls 2
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated...
Latest Class A complaints
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 *bf
1999 Class a motorhomes with ford f-53 chassis abs sensor engineering defect. *Bf the consumer stated the warning light would come on for no apparent reason and stay on for miles. It was discovered the left abs brake wire had been worn through by the brake rotor, which caused the wire to short out. The wire was properly mounted but when the consumer made turns, the wire would hit the rotor. *Jb
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 *slc
Questions about the Coachmen Class A
Which Coachmen Class A years have the most problems?
Which Coachmen Class A years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Class A years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Coachmen Class A problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Class A have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Coachmen Class A model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data