1996 COACHMEN SANTARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
The 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA, potentially affecting up to 3,073 vehicles.
Recall 99V076000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,073 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT WIRES ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED. IF THEY ARE NOT, PROPER PROTECTION WILL BE ADDED, AND IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER DROVE OVER RAILROAD TRACKS WHEN MOTORHOME SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY , VEHICLE KEPT SHAKING FOR ABOUT 400-500 FEET BEFORE MOTORHOME CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE SHOOK SO HARD THAT SHADES OVER LIGHT FIXTURE FELL OFF/COVER CLIPS FOR BLINDS BROKE OFF, AND TELEVISION FAILED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN SANTARA
- 1993 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
- 1994 COACHMEN SANTARA — 3 complaints
- 1995 COACHMEN SANTARA — 5 complaints
- 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA (current)
- 1997 COACHMEN SANTARA — 4 complaints
- 1998 COACHMEN SANTARA — 11 complaints
- 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA — 5 complaints
- 2000 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
- 2001 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
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- COACHMEN CATALINA — 48 total complaints
- COACHMEN MIRADA — 43 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS — 40 total complaints
- COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 29 total complaints
- COACHMEN FREELANDER — 20 total complaints
- COACHMEN APEX — 19 total complaints
- COACHMEN PRISM — 19 total complaints