2005 WORKHORSE W18 Recall

Campaign:

06V225000 on 06/20/2006

Component:

Engine and engine cooling

Manufactured:

05/12/2003 - 06/28/2006

Affected:

30,335

Defect:

On certain motor home and truck chassis 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:

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

Correction:

Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2006. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.

Notes:

Workhorse recall no. 60601c.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.

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