NHTSA Campaign 06V435000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. · Reported Nov 16, 2006 · 149 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 AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT 2004 149
AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT 2005 149

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V435000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.