| Issue ID | 610745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174697 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SUNSEEKER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/10/06 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the rpm's slowed, causing the engine to hesitate then stall, sounding as though there was a vapor lock. The engine started after 20-30 minutes. The stalling happened on 7 occasions on different road conditions, no matter the fuel level, although mostly within 10 miles after being filled up. The service dealer replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump and a fuel sensor on three separate visits, without fixing the problem. The manufacturer had not been contacted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8414 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HYDE PARK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FDXE45S64HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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| Dealer's name | JOHNSON FORD |
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