1999 COACHMEN SANTARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
The 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), and Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA, potentially affecting up to 5,761 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 →Recall 00V273001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE REAR RIGHT INSIDE TIRE. ON BOTH TIRES THE SIDEWALL RUPTURED, CAUSING THE BLOW OUT. *AK *JB
MOTORHOME ON FORD E450 CHASSIS FORD VIN # [XXX]. POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE EDGE OF THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPENER TO THE STEERING CONTROL ARM RUBBED THE HOSE CAUSING IT TO SUDDENLY RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND HYDRA BOOST TO BRAKING SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED AS I BACKED THE MOTORHOME OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY RATHER THAN ON THE INTERSTATE OR A MOUNTAIN ROAD. IF THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE INSTALLED IN THIS MANNER THEN FORD MAY HAVE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BREWING. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. I FEEL THAT RUNNING POWERSTEERING AND BRAKE BOOST OFF THE SAME HYDRAULIC PUMP IS DANGEROUS. A HOSE , BELT OR PUMP FAILURE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN SANTARA
- 1994 COACHMEN SANTARA — 3 complaints
- 1995 COACHMEN SANTARA — 5 complaints
- 1996 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
- 1997 COACHMEN SANTARA — 4 complaints
- 1998 COACHMEN SANTARA — 11 complaints
- 1999 COACHMEN SANTARA (current)
- 2000 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
- 2001 COACHMEN SANTARA — 2 complaints
- 2002 COACHMEN SANTARA — 1 complaint
- 2003 COACHMEN SANTARA — 1 complaint
- 2004 COACHMEN SANTARA — 0 complaints
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- COACHMEN FREELANDER — 20 total complaints
- COACHMEN APEX — 19 total complaints
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