Shasta Shasta 1997

Model Shasta made in 1997 by Shasta got 14 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, other and structure. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting). There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.

Shasta year 1997

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1997

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
STRUCTURE
99V228000	COACHMEN RV COMPANY	from 10/01/1996 to 10/01/1998	V (Vehicle)	468	02/08/2000	MFR	COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.	09/15/1999	09/17/1999
Defect Summary	The 5th wheel trailer frame rails are fabricated from i beams. the web of these beams can crack above the axle attachments.
Consequence Summary	Cracking of the frame rails above the axle attachment can cause control problems for the tow vehicle operator.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the frames of these trailers. if cracks are detected, the area will be welded and a plate will be placed over the area using 1/4 flat steel. rerouting of the holding tank drain pipes may be necessary on some models.
Notes	Owner notification began february 8, 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 1-800-453-6064. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - REAR
97V190005	COACHMEN RV COMPANY		V (Vehicle)	219		ODI	COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.	11/28/1997	06/02/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. the wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Consequence Summary	A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Notes	Owner notification began during december 1997. 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 dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SQ97005	COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.	03/05/1997	03/17/1997	CLEARANCE LIGHTS NONCOMPLIANCE
	Shasta is conducting a canadian recall on certain trailers relative to fmvss 108. this investigation was opened to gather additional information concerning this matter

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
		1	05/07/2000
	The refrigerator ignitor is inoperable. the microwave is defective, the gas alarm is inoperative. the antenna is broken. the slider has not been in use for over a month. it took two days and two different repair shops to find out what is not worng with it. consumer has now found that a switch may be the cause. the floors are spongy in front of and beneath the slider. *jg
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
		1	05/07/2000
	The refrigerator ignitor is inoperable. the microwave is defective, the gas alarm is inoperative. the antenna is broken. the slider has not been in use for over a month. it took two days and two different repair shops to find out what is not worng with it. consumer has now found that a switch may be the cause. the floors are spongy in front of and beneath the slider. *jg
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
		1	05/07/2000
	The furnace is not functioning properly. *jg
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
		1	05/07/2000
	The hot water tank leaks. *jg
OTHER
		1	05/07/2000
	The refrigerator ignitor is inoperable. the microwave is defective, the gas alarm is inoperative. the antenna is broken. the slider has not been in use for over a month. it took two days and two different repair shops to find out what is not worng with it. consumer has now found that a switch may be the cause. the floors are spongy in front of and beneath the slider. *jg
STRUCTURE
		1	05/07/2000
	The vehicles cross memeber of the main frame had a broken weld on one end. the main frame had over 30 cracks in it. the vehicle was recalled and repaired. recall number 99v228. *jg
SUSPENSION - REAR
		1	05/07/2000
	The rear stabilizers were mangled beyond use when consumer purchased the motor home. *jg
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
05/01/2000		4
	While driving, tire experienced tread separation, which damaged the propane gas line and other components, consumer then experienced 3 more tread separations all on separate occasions, (firestone tires lt225/75r16) ford shasta motorhome.*jb
		1	01/01/1997
	While the consumer was traveling, the right rear tire tread separated and ripped out the lp gas line to the refrigerator. the consumer bought two new tires because the firestone dealer denied adjustment. *yh
		1	01/01/1997
	Tread came completely off one of the right rear firestone (steeltex radial, lt225/75r16) tires ripping out the lp gas line to the refrigerator. nlm
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
		1	05/07/2000
	The aluminum siding partially blew out opening seams. the locks in siding popped. *jg
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
		1	05/07/2000
	The bedroom window disintegrated and blew out as a result of never closing properly. the insurance paid for the new window and installation. *jg