Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october...
1993-2006 · 14 model years
Coachmen Santara Problems by year
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the Coachmen Santara across 14 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Santara 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 Santara problems
Coachmen Santara recalls 13
Coachmen is recalling 2,555 my 2000-2009 georgie boy and coachmen recreational trailers equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers...
Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge...
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If...
On certain class a motor homes, the rear hitch attachment brackets that connect the hitch assembly to the chassis frame may crack at the 90 degree bend.
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "Controls and display" and standard no. 105 "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." Models with actia...
On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may...
On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by...
On certain class c mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. The 120-volt circuit ground wire that provides bonding from the power center and the generator transfer switch to the frame was incorrectly connected to the 12-volt ground bar.
Covers2001 Coachmen Santara
Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
Latest Santara complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 coachman santara equipped with bct radio a/p tires (n/a) (lt 235/85/r16) dot oj21xa3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the driver of the vehicle noticed that the rear passenger side outer tire had blown out. The vehicle was taken to an auto shop, where the tire was replaced. The mechanic placed the new tire on the rear passenger side inside tire and placed one of the original tires on the rear passenger outside. The failure occurred a second time and also occurred to the rear driver's side outer tire. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 900.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford coachman santara rv. While the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 35 mph the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the brake pedal had to be pressed to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop where the contact had the brakes repaired, however the contact is still experiencing the problem. The current and failure mileages were 17000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 coachmen santara. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in september of 2007. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they disconnected the cruise control. The contact was informed that the replacement part should arrive within a week and they would repair the vehicle at that time. It is currently march of 2008 and the parts are still unavailable. The recall number was 05s28. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 35,000. Updated 03-18-08 *bf
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving 5 mph. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to an authorized service dealer, where the fuel lifter pump was found to be the cause of the stalling. This was the 6th pump to be replaced in 8 years. The contact found a nhtsa recall # 05v062000, for the fuel system: diesel, fuel lift pump that had similar consequences. The manufacturer informed the contact the problem was due to dirty fuel and fuel filters. The consumer stated the gaskets were replaced as well. The cruise control would shut off when going over a hill. Updated 12/01/06. *Jb
Brake line chaffing against cab hood hinge caused brake line failure, all brake fluid leaked out of master cylinder resulting in no brakes
Upon pulling out of the camp ground and when the brake pedal was depressed brake warning light came on, and the brake failed to stop the motor home. The emergency brake had to be engaged to stop the motor home. Dealership inspected the brake system. The brake lines under the motor home were rusted, and had a pin size hole in it. This was not due to normal wear and tear. The motor home was mounted on a ford, e450 super duty chassis. *Ak
Questions about the Coachmen Santara
Which Coachmen Santara years have the most problems?
Which Coachmen Santara years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Coachmen Santara problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (7), wheels & tires (5), acceleration & cruise control (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Santara have?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Coachmen Santara 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