2003 Coachmen Santara Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Coachmen Santara has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Santara?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Coachmen Santara recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V639Dec 4, 200813,662 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 03V081Mar 5, 2003109 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Coachmen Santara problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2009-12-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
WE PURCHASED AN 03 COACHMEN SANTARA RV WITH THE FORD F450 TRITON V10 ENGINE IT HAD 28500 MIL. WHEN WE BOUGHT IT IN OCT. 08. WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY WORK DONE TO IT AND THE ENGINE RAN FINE,WE HAVE TAKEN A FEW TRIPS IN IT AND IT HAS RAN FINE. WE DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO HOLBROOK FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY IT RAN FINE WE DECIDED TO DRIVE BACK ON FRIDAY AM ON OUR WAY BACK THE ENGINE RAN FINE WE GOT ABOUT 20MILES OUTSIDE OF PAYSON AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD BAG CRASH!! KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!! AND WE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER I VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I WAS ABLE TO GET SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. WE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME MONDAY AND ADVISED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BL

2003 Coachmen Santara questions

Does the 2003 Coachmen Santara have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Coachmen Santara: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Coachmen Santara?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.

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