NHTSA Recall 07V354000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V354000; Date: Aug. 8, 2007
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 vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Newmar All Star Me; 2007 Newmar All Star Me; 2006 Newmar Dutch Star; 2007 Newmar Dutch Star; 2006 Newmar Kountry Star; 2007 Newmar Kountry Star; 2006 Newmar Ventana; 2007 Newmar Ventana
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 308
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis 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.
How to Fix:
Newmar is working with spartan and 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 1-800-343-7357 , spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Recall Notes:
Newmar recall no. Spec 07008. 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.
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