FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2005: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V388000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | SOUTHWIND | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-09-01 | 2006-10-04 | 2006-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-01-02 - 2005-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7858
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
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.
