1997 Coachmen Santara problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1997 Coachmen Santara.
Built on
- Ford F-Super Duty (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 2 of 3 decoded VINs · 3 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1997 F-Super Duty
- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1997 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Coachmen recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Equipment #99V076000 · 1999 · 3,073 units
Problem: 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: If a direct short were to occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
RV makers post owner manuals free; chassis service manuals (Ford, Freightliner) are sold separately.
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Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own brochures and spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 1997 Coachmen Santara have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Coachmen for the 1997 Santara. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1997 Coachmen Santara problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.