NHTSA Campaign 06V352000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC · Reported Sep 13, 2006 · 1,332 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy

WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR COACHMAN AT 219-825-8528.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
COACHMEN EPIC 2006 1,332
COACHMEN EPIC 2007 1,332
COACHMEN SANTARA 2004 1,332
COACHMEN SANTARA 2005 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER 2004 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER 2005 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER 2006 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER 2007 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER LE 2005 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER LE 2006 1,332
GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER LE 2007 1,332
GEORGIE BOY LANDAU 2004 1,332
GEORGIE BOY LANDAU 2005 1,332
GEORGIE BOY LANDAU 2006 1,332
GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT 2004 1,332
GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT 2005 1,332

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V352000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.