Recall Newmar Recall/Fuel Rail Assembly

[redbaron]

Now, now let's not make it about Spartan vs. FL....it's a Cummins thing. ? At the other place, Dutch Star Don mentions he received a recall notice on his 2019 DS on a FL...

Yes--I got my recall today---see my post #10 above

I do find it odd that Freightliner came out so late after Spartan. If this is truly just a cummins issue, then the only excuse is FL is just so big, they can't make changes quickly and cannot be bothered to send updates out quickly.

FL has done terrible with recalls in the last 2 years. Covid Supply chains really have affected them. Spartan too has been affected, but they only have DEF and Fuel Rail recalls to worry about. FL has 4 open recalls without resolution at this point.

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[Old-RV'er]

Redbaron, I think, but do not hold me to this. Engine has 3 years, Transmission either 3-5 years. Genset two years if I remember correctly. Had coolant leak on ME, freightliner could not find it when I took it there. Cummins could not either, but tightened hose connections, and it went away. Go figure. People herein have commented Freightliner does not as a routine item, check for software updates to the chassis or engine, you have to request it, hmmm. Believe Cummins check SW as routine, and they check for codes as well. Ok, to this day, still struggle with updating the time, etc. on the odometer LCD display. Normally would clear trip meter, again, don't use it enough to remember to do it so do math on mileage traveled. Suppose if I did it 10 times in a row I would not forget. Never seem to take time. Going to check vin and see what we will see. Believe it's for the ILS and higher HP engines. According to VIN, no recalls present which I have to worry about. But we are dealing with the government, so will wait until I have a letter or something.

 

[ARD]

Yes--I got my recall today---see my post 2 above yours

Oops, sorry. ?

 

[redbaron]

Cummins & Allison both have 5 year as of 2019. Not sure about prior.

 

[ARD]

Hah. Didn’t see Bill’s post above yours either. ?

 

[redbaron]

@NWIP points out the Cummins recall campaign. This simplifies the recall for everyone...go to Cummins to get the recall handled.

 

[RandDescape]

As of last Friday when I was getting my DEF head replaced I asked the shop manager who said the campaign has been announced, but they don't have replacement parts out yet. So I was told keep checking periodically for the leak, but if you do find a leak we won't know what to tell you next (other than don't drive it).

- Richard

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Cummins & Allison both have 5 year as of 2019. Not sure about prior.

They were the same in 2018.

TJ

 

[FLSteve]

I had the recall done yesterday morning. From start to finish I was there about four (4) hours. I think they did the majority of the work from inside the coach through the engine access hatch. They did do some work from the back and underneath but maybe that was just checking for leaks.

I had partially removed the engine hatch (the tile part) and all they had to do was remove a couple bolts from the actual metal cover underneath the tile. That way there was no chance of breaking the tile or damage to the inside of the coach. This was a suggestion by @redbaron

Attached is a picture of the fuel relief valve which I think is where they put the new washers. It is on the end of the engine closest to the front of the coach on the passenger side. So I’m glad that’s behind me.