Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes Built With Cummins Isl Cm850 Diesel Engines, The ConneCTIng Rod Contains A Machining Defect In The Wrist Pin Bushing Of The Rod That Could Cause A Seizure Of The Piston Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
FORETRAVEL
Model Of Vehicle
NIMBUS 334
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V340000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
If Allowed To Progress, This Can Lead To Engine Failure With The Possibility Of The Rod Rupturing The Lock Cavity, Spilling Oil And Debris Onto The Roadway Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Foretravel Is Working With Cummins To Recalibrate The Engine Control Module And Enhance The Engine ProteCTIon System Enabling It To Provide Early DeteCTIon Of The Failure Mode And Avoid More Serious Engine Damage And Resultant Safety Hazard. Cummins Will Also Install A New Valve Cover With A Crankcase Pressure Sensor Free Of Charge (Please See 07E033). Owners May Contact Cummins At 800-343-7357 Or Foretravel At 936-564-8367.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20051017
End Of Manufacture
20060418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070807