Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA recall 06V225000 · announced June 20, 2006 · filed by Workhorse Custom Chassis · 30,335 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
What to do
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.
Notes
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 60601C.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Workhorse Fe20
- 2006 Workhorse Fe20
- 2004 Workhorse P32
- 2005 Workhorse P32
- 2006 Workhorse P32
- 2005 Workhorse W18
- 2006 Workhorse W18
- 2004 Workhorse W20
- 2004 Workhorse W22
- 2005 Workhorse W22
- 2006 Workhorse W22
- 2004 Workhorse W24
- 2005 Workhorse W24
- 2006 Workhorse W24
- 2004 Workhorse W52
- 2005 Workhorse W52
- 2006 Workhorse W52
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.