Friday, September 15, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT 2004-2006
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V351000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 08, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 692
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:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN 2004-2006
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT 2004-2006
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V351000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 08, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 692
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:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
