1996 Coachmen Santara Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Coachmen Santara recalls

Most common 1996 Coachmen Santara problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2010-03-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.

2000-10-24, Suspension
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

1996 Coachmen Santara questions

Does the 1996 Coachmen Santara have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Coachmen Santara: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Coachmen Santara?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Coachmen Santara has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.