Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V341000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 49 affected units, CONNECTING ROD FAILURE/CUMMINS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Corrective Action

Coachmen is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or coachmen at 1-574-825-8528.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V341000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-08-07T00:00:00

Subject: Connecting rod failure/cummins

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Consequence Summary: If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Coachmen is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or coachmen at 1-574-825-8528.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nvex-mcdw-vaeb

NHTSA ID: 07V341000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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