Damon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06V451000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V451000 by Damon Corporation. Includes 1,517 affected units, FUEL RAIL CLIP FRACTURE/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 damon at 1-574-264-5517.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V451000

Manufacturer: Damon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2006-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel rail clip fracture/chevrolet/workhorse

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,517

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 damon at 1-574-264-5517.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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