Engine and engine coolingRecall 06V-350 · 2006 Goshen Gcii 5500
GOSHEN COACH recall 06V-350 covers 8 2006 Goshen Gcii 5500 for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V350000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
The risk
IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
CHEVROLET WILL BE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V-289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-6849.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.