Airstream, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V435000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V435000 by Airstream, Inc.. Includes 149 affected units, FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V435000

Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-11-16T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip/workhorse

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 149

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-m24m.4bbj-vvs8

NHTSA ID: 06V435000

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Created At: 1742808662

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