Recall 06V351000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2004-2006 FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 692 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V351000 |
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 692 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN, 2004 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2004 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, 2004 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2004 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2004 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, 2004 FOUR WINDS INFINITY, 2004 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2005 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, 2005 FOUR WINDS INFINITY, 2005 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER, 2005 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2005 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2005 FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN, 2006 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN, 2006 FOUR WINDS INFINITY, 2006 FOUR WINDS MAGELLAN, 2006 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS, 2006 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU, 2006 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE, 2006 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT, 2006 FOUR WINDS FUN MOVER
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for FOUR WINDS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V679000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | |
| 17V758000 | 2005 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 15V698000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 503 | |
| 12V516000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 634 | |
| 10V563000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 11V058000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V268000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 415 | |
| 10V026000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 205 | |
| 09V331000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 51 |