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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V026📅 Jan 30, 2003

2003 Itasca Horizon & 2003 Winnebago Journey recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126E hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8). The pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which CAN result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.

💥 The risk

Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6966.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V026000
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
114
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-447-4986
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Aug 23, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V026 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V026?

2003 Itasca Horizon & 2003 Winnebago Journey. 114 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Itasca dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-447-4986.