2006 WORKHORSE W18 RECALL - #06V225000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 WORKHORSE W18 |
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| Manufacturer |
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| Manufactured between |
5/13/2003 - 6/29/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2006 |
| Influenced by |
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/2006 |
| # Affected |
30,335 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA. |
| Consequences |
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773. |
| Notes |
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 60601C.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 WORKHORSE W18 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
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