Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 06V225000

Engine and engine cooling

WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-06-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V225000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Vehicles affected
30,335
Reported to NHTSA
2006-06-20
Owners notified
2006-09-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
WORKHORSE FE202006 2005
WORKHORSE P322006 2005 2004
WORKHORSE W182006 2005
WORKHORSE W202004
WORKHORSE W222006 2005 2004
WORKHORSE W242006 2005 2004
WORKHORSE W522006 2005 2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.