2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall - Campaign #06V362000

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2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER RECALL - #06V362000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES 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 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Manufacturer CHAMPION BUS, INC. Manufactured between 3/1/2006 - 7/31/2006 Recalled on 9/20/2006 Influenced by CHAMPION BUS, INC. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 18 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING   Description ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES 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 CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-6849. 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 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 CHAMPION CHALLENGER Recall for EQUIPMENT