NHTSA recall 07V390000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain motor homes built 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.
Why it matters: 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 crash.
The fix: Winnebago is working with 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2006 Itasca Ellipse
- 2006 Itasca Horizon
- 2006 Winnebago Tour
- 2006 Winnebago Vectra
- 2007 Itasca Ellipse
- 2007 Itasca Horizon
- 2007 Winnebago Tour
- 2007 Winnebago Vectra
- Itasca Ellipse
- Itasca Horizon
- Winnebago Vectra
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Itasca Ellipse, 2007 Itasca Ellipse, 2006 Itasca Horizon, 2007 Itasca Horizon, 2006 Winnebago Tour, 2007 Winnebago Tour, 2006 Winnebago Vectra, 2007 Winnebago Vectra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V390000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.