2002 Coachmen Santara recalls and problems

The 2002 Coachmen Santara has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Coachmen Santara vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Coachmen Santara recalls

Recall 08V-639: Equipment

Reported Dec 4, 2008 · 13,662 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: 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 of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall 03V-373: Equipment

Reported Oct 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: 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 a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

2002 Coachmen Santara problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Coachmen Santara complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Feb 11, 2011
The contact owns a 2002 coachman santara rv equipped with a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2652. The contact noticed that the dometic refrigerator had become inoperable and there was fire coming from the exterior of the vehicle where the refrigerator was housed. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and contacted an independent repair shop. The contact was then advised that there was a gas leak coming from the refrigerator and had caused the fire. The refrigerator was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Coachmen Santara have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Coachmen Santara: 08V-639 (equipment), 03V-373 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Coachmen Santara?

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports).

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.