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.