The 1998 Coachmen Santara has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,073 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving 5 mph. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to an authorized service dealer, where the fuel lifter pump was found to be the cause of the stalling. This was the 6th pump to be replaced in 8 years. The contact found a nhtsa recall #…”
“Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving 5 mph. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to an authorized service dealer, where the fuel lifter pump was found to be the cause of the stalling. This was the 6th pump to be replaced in 8 years. The contact found a nhtsa recall #…”
“1998 coachmen santara awning made by dometic a&e, model 8500, blew open with a gust of wind. The ensuing vibration caused the front support arm to deploy and drop down. Had there been another vehicle next to us it would have caused an accident to them and our motorhome. This awning, and other…”
“Pe00-020; while driving about 65 mph right inner rear tire had a tread separation wich just made a loud noise. Then, stopped/found out tread was gone. Ford, couchman motor home, 1998, firestone lt225/75r16 m/s. *ak another firestone steel tex tire had tread separation. *yh”
“When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has…”
“When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has…”
“When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has…”
“When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Coachmen Santara as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.