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2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall - Campaign #07V390000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE RECALL - #07V390000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

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Vehicle 2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE
Manufacturer WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 1/31/2006 - 6/30/2006
Recalled on 8/29/2007
Influenced by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 108
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
 
Description ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequences IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, SPILLING OIL AND DEBRIS ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY 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 2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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