NHTSA Campaign 06V388000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Oct 4, 2006 · 7,858 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND 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

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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 2007 7,858
FLEETWOOD FIESTA 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD FIESTA 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD FIESTA 2007 7,858
FLEETWOOD FLAIR 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD FLAIR 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD FLAIR 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 2007 7,858
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2007 7,858
FLEETWOOD STORM 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD STORM 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD STORM 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD TERRA 2004 7,858
FLEETWOOD TERRA 2005 7,858
FLEETWOOD TERRA 2006 7,858
FLEETWOOD TERRA 2007 7,858

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V388000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.