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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004296539 | Incident Date: May, 23 2004 |
| Consumer's City: CONGRESS | Consumer's State: AZ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Model Name: BOUNDER | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3FCMF53G6VJ | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 19 2004 | Complaint Type: LETR |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 14 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Problems with exhaust manifold and head gasket.*mr the vehicle exhaust manifold made noise while driving. several attempts at have the problem resolved has ailed. the consumer spoke with several other people who also have motorhomes with low mileage 460 ford engine's. the consumer contacted ford customer service who indicated that rust was the cause of the problem. the representative went on to say that he banks header system was the cure which would cost about $4000. the consumer had the header system installed and it seem to be working well. the consumer feels that the manufacturer knows of the faulty exhaust manifold but continues to manufacture them. *nm |
