Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses 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.
Make Of Vehicle
Champion
Model Of Vehicle
CHALLENGER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V362000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060301
End Of Manufacture
20060731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Champion Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060920