Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE P32. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND A STRANGE ODOR COULD BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE P32. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND A STRANGE ODOR COULD BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 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 & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773.
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Defect investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.
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