Four Winds International | NHTSA Recall #06V351000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V351000 by Four Winds International. Includes 692 affected units, FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V351000

Manufacturer: Four Winds International

Report Received Date: 2006-09-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel rail damper retainer clip/chevrolet/workhorse

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 692

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Corrective Action: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor industries at 937-596-6849.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ibc3-xmrg-ekdy

NHTSA ID: 06V351000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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