The problem
On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
The risk
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
The fix
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Beaver Coach, Holiday Rambler, Monaco Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V441000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.