Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 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
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ESCORT FE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V357000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
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 Thor At 937-596-6849.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National – California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040529
End Of Manufacture
20040529
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060920