Alfa Leisure,inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V025000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V025000 by Alfa Leisure,inc.. Includes 73 affected units, ALFA LESIURE/CATERPILLAR/ENGINE PUMPS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or alfa leisure at 1-909-628-5574.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V025000

Manufacturer: Alfa Leisure,inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-01-15T00:00:00

Subject: Alfa lesiure/caterpillar/engine pumps

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 73

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.

Consequence Summary: Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or alfa leisure at 1-909-628-5574.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V025000

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