Consumer Complaint Detail

COACHMEN / SANTARA / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006083133 Incident Date: Aug, 09 2006
Consumer's City: ALLENTOWN Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model Name: SANTARA Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, diesel
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4UZ6XFBCXWC Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 23 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 14 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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 # 05v062000, for the fuel system: diesel, fuel lift pump that had similar consequences. the manufacturer informed the contact the problem was due to dirty fuel and fuel filters. the consumer stated the gaskets were replaced as well. the cruise control would shut off when going over a hill. updated 12/01/06. *jb