Coachmen Santara recalls and problems
11 recalls and 6 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Coachmen Santara by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Santara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Santara | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Santara | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Santara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Santara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Santara | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Santara | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Coachmen Santara problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
All Coachmen Santara recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-066 | Jan 31, 2011 | 2004–2005 | Equipment | 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… |
| 09V-193 | Jun 2, 2009 | 2004–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 08V-639 | Dec 4, 2008 | 2002–2006 | Equipment | 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. |
| 06V-352 | Sep 13, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 05V-092 | Mar 17, 2005 | 2005 | Trailer Hitches | 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. |
| 05V-091 | Mar 11, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. |
| 04V-515 | Oct 28, 2004 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 03V-373 | Oct 14, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. |
| 03V-081 | Mar 5, 2003 | 2003 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 00V-273 | Sep 13, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. |
| 00V-178 | Jul 7, 2000 | 2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Coachmen Santara?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Coachmen Santara has the most reports (2). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Santara have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Coachmen Santara model years 2000–2006.
What are the most common Coachmen Santara problems?
Owners report tires, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems most often.