Coachmen Santara 2000
Model Santara made in 2000 by Coachmen got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V373000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 05/01/2000 to 12/11/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 19110 | ODI | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/14/2003 | 10/20/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V273001 | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/21/2000 to 09/11/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2688 | MFR | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/13/2000 | 09/22/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 4082B | 07/31/2000 | 4082 | 614836 | Subject regarding an addendum to the slide out room exterior sealing modifications. *tt | 12/14/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 4094 | 09/21/2001 | 626338 | Slide room roof modifications. *yd | 12/13/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 4076 | 03/09/2000 | 621293 | Some retail customers may complain about a high pitched whistle condition from the front hood grill at highway speeds on certain class a motorhomes. *tt | 09/17/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 15700 | 1 | 08/24/2000 |
| (rear inside dual) firestone steelex radial r4sii , lt225/75/r16 tire exploded on coachmen 2000 motor home at 60 mph and 81 degrees f. tires had just been checked and inflated to 80 psi 12 miles prior to blow out. some damage done to coach as tread separation occurred. 15,700 miles on odometer.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated while driving, the inner passenger side dual tire experienced tread separation, after inspecting the tire more closely, consumer discovered cracks in the sidewall, prior to failure consumer was assured that tires were not a part of the recall. radial r4s lt225/75r16 tires (dot# unknown). *tt *jb | |||