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...
Engine & cooling
Coachmen Santara Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Coachmen Santara's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
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...
Latest Santara engine complaints
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
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