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
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
APEX
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V313000
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, Oil And Debris On The Roadway And Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Western RV 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).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060112
End Of Manufacture
20060828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
58
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070720