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.
The worst 1996 Coachmen Santara problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 99V076000 · Recall details
What 1996 Coachmen Santara owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 1996 Coachmen Santara
Is the 1996 Coachmen Santara reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Coachmen Santara, 2.0 times a typical Santara model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Coachmen Santara?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Coachmen Santara have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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