Recalls for 2005 Damon Outlaw

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2006-11-30
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.  

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Corrective Action
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 damon at 1-574-264-5517.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2006-06-30
Description
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts.  The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Consequence
This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft.  Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or damon at 574-264-2900.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.