Auto Recalls for Consumers

2006 WORKHORSE W18 Recall - Campaign #06V225000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 2006 WORKHORSE W18
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
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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