Auto Recalls for Consumers

2006 COACHMEN EPIC Recall - Campaign #06V352000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2006 COACHMEN EPIC RECALL - #06V352000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 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.

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Vehicle 2006 COACHMEN EPIC
Manufacturer COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Manufactured between 7/1/2004 - 8/31/2006
Recalled on 9/13/2006
Influenced by COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 1,332
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
 
Description ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 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 WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR COACHMAN AT 219-825-8528.
Notes 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 COACHMEN EPIC Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2006 COACHMEN EPIC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FLUID
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