Shasta Shasta 1998

Model Shasta made in 1998 by Shasta got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other and structure. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other and structure.

Shasta year 1998

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1998

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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE
98V010001	COACHMEN RV COMPANY		V (Vehicle)			MFR	COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.	01/13/1998	06/02/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. these cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. the overfill protection device may not function properly.
Consequence Summary	If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
Corrective Summary	Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Notes	Owner notification by manchester tank began january 28, 1998.owners who do not get their lpg cylinder replaced free of charge within a reasonable time should contact manchester tank/recall management at 1-800-420-7511.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
OTHER
07/14/2000		1	04/20/1999
	25 gallon water tank inside of travel trailer was fastened with a metal strap which broke loose, causing water tank to become loose. trailer began to sway back & forth at 55mph down a mountain. *ak (flite model)
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
02/15/2000			04/11/1998
	Consumer received recall letter on feb-10-2000 egarding structure: frame: members, and bnody. a few days later, vehicle was at dealer. it hasn't been repaired, but just sitting there. consumer spoke with manufacturer, and they basically said they'll see what they could do. consumer said nothing was done to vehicle. owner has since moved and taken vehicle to another dealer who was able to repair the problem. ak ml

	Nhtsa recall 99v228000 and manufacturer's recall 99v228000/ trailer frame rail cracking. no parts were available. waiting for parts from manufacturer. spoke to chris w/shasta at 1-887-592-3852, and she said that the parts would be there the next day. repairs made, no problems since. *ak
06/08/1997		1	07/10/1997
	Main frame beam cracked causing loss of control.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/09/2003		1
	Vehicle experienced driver side rear tire blow out .mr while driving 60 mph the driver's side rear outside tandem tire experienced tread separation. this caused damage to the wheel well, item located near the wheel well and the driver's side fender area. (1998 shasta cheyenne - ohio traffic crash report). nm