1996 Coachmen Santara
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Coachmen Santara. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Coachmen Santara. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- 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…
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.
- 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
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