NHTSA Recall 00V178000: Electrical system: wiring
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 158 vehicles. It affects 2001 Coachmen Santara.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V178000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. The 120-volt circuit ground wire that provides bonding from the power center and the generator transfer switch to the frame was incorrectly connected to the 12-volt ground bar.
Safety risk
This can lead to higher voltage within the 12-volt ground system and cause failures in the individual electronic equipment (refrigerator control, furnace control, radios, etc.).
Remedy
Dealers will re-wire these motor homes.
Notes
Owner notification began july 31, 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 coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Santara | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.