NHTSA Recall 06V413000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V413000; Date: Oct. 31, 2006
An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Fleetwood American Heritage; 2005 Spartan K3
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
On certain motor home chassis equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine in a fleetwood heritage motor home, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear causing an oil leak.
How to Fix:
Caterpillar is conducting the remedy for this campaign (please see 05e078). The vehicles will be inspected, the vva oil line replaced, and a retention clip will be installed to prevent any damage from occurring. The recall began onnovember 6, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-877-777-3126, spartan at 517-543-6400 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. Spec 06025. Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2006
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