NHTSA Recall 06V413000: Engine and engine cooling
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Fleetwood American Heritage.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V413000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 06025 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | October 31, 2006 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V413000
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.