Recalls

[jjbsmith]

Dav5942, The recall # is 06V-094. There are also two service bulletins. The first is: "A condition exists where the cooling system fill rate is too slow. 4 hours is allowed for this update" The second is : "A condition exists where there is potential for driveline vibration. 2 hours is allowed for rework (if necessary)". I was told by the mechanic that the engine mounts may be reversed or inverted causing the incorrect diveline angles. I may have engine mount problems because my turbo hits the frame rail hose bracket when I use the exhaust brake. (see photo in photo gallery)

[jjbsmith]

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Hi! There is no reason why a dealer should not check on recalls and updates before they PDI a coach. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jetsmania, Dealers who don't do chassis work can't afford to take care of recalls. My dealer must send Fraightliner chassis with two drivers 60 miles for service. Thats 60 miles with risk of crash and potentilly 240 miles of driver time. The cost of towing would be even higher. I still beleive this industry waits for a sale and then passes on the liablity to the first owner. I am suggesting that the manufacturer should pick up the cost of taking the faulty product off the shelf (ie. the food industry and the toy industry) before someone is hurt.
ps, I don't know how to do Quotes

fixed the quotes...

[Jetsmania]

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Hi! That is the cost, and part of the down side, of being in business. I am sure your dealer has had to solve chassis problems many times on new and used coaches. It is easy to blame the manufacture. It comes down to the selling dealer, just like with any other motorized unit. To make quotes highlight what you wish to quote (by holding left button on mouse) then right click on it and click on copy. Then just click on "reply" and you can disagree with me. Paul

[Dav5942]

jbbsmith, thanks for the info. Just checked our engine/chassis out looks like we are good to go-heading North to Alaska.

[jjbsmith]

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"Wow" that was easy. Thanks Paul. Ok you win. Everyone at my work mostly agrees with you but I found out that this recall was out before the dealer got the unit. This of course doesn't mean that my dealer didn't get the recall info with the vehicle. My dealer is still guilty of ignoring the recall either way. I still feel sorry for the dealer because this Allstar has a lot of things wrong with it and this frustrated customer (me) can't drive this 2007 Allstar for over 7 weeks post delivery.