NHTSA Campaign 06V225000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS · Reported Jun 20, 2006 · 30,335 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORKHORSE | FE20 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | FE20 | 2006 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | P32 | 2004 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | P32 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | P32 | 2006 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W18 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W18 | 2006 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W20 | 2004 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W22 | 2004 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W22 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W22 | 2006 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W24 | 2004 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W24 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W24 | 2006 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W52 | 2004 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W52 | 2005 | 30,335 |
| WORKHORSE | W52 | 2006 | 30,335 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V225000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.