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1993 Coachmen Santara

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jul 9, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Apr 12, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Coachmen Santara, most frequently naming the driver assistance and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V076000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Apr 12, 1999
3,073 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.
The 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.
COACHMEN RV COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
94V121000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Jul 5, 1994
1,286 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE ENCLOSURE BASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TELEVISION TO FALL OUT OF THE CABINET AND ONTO THE HEAD OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
The risk: THE OPERATOR CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES AND POSSIBLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOUNT THE TELEVISIONS WITH CORRECT FASTENERS.
COACHMEN RV COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 9, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 COACHMAN SANTARA EQUIPPED WITH BCT RADIO A/P TIRES (N/A) (LT 235/85/R16) DOT OJ21XA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OUTER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP, WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE NEW TIRE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE TIRE AND PLACED ONE OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE REAR PASSENGER OUTSIDE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AND ALSO OCCURRED TO THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OUTER TIRE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.

NHTSA ID
10464781
Incident
Aug 29, 2011
Mileage
54,121 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 15, 1997

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON NOVEMBER 1996. AS OF THIS DATE, DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION. ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER, ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTS ARE MANUFACTURED AT ONE TIME. OWNER EXPERIENCING ENGINE RACING. (96V-201). *AK

NHTSA ID
809960
Incident
Nov 15, 1996

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Santara by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006010—
2005060—
2004060—
2003120—
2002120—
2001220—
2000220—
1999520—
1998510—
1997310—
1996210—
1995310—
1994320—
1993Viewing220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.