NHTSA Recall 06V388000: Engine and engine cooling
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,858 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V388000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | October 4, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and 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.
Safety risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V388000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fleetwood Fiesta | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Fleetwood Flair | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fleetwood Storm | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Fleetwood Terra | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.