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Trouble #1
RV particulars:37U Bounder
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):ISB300, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:5300
Year:2005
Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.)
Symptoms: Lost all electrical power while on the road
Effect: All dash instruments failed. Eventually chasis battery failed.
Cause:Bad Alternator
Outcome:Alternator replaced.
Excellent trouble shooting and repair by New Jersey Freightliner facility.
Trouble #2
RV particulars:37U Bounder
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):ISB 300, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:7200
Year:2005
Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.)
Symptoms: Check Engine light illuminated
Effect: No loss of power, smoking etc. just the light on
Cause: Bad exhaust temperature sensor
Outcome: Replaced sensor.
Lousy troubleshooting by Cummins center in Harrisonburg, Va. It took them 10 hours to correct and then they charged me $10 because they had to have the part taxied over from another shop in town.
Both repairs covered under warranty
RV particulars:37U Bounder
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):ISB300, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:5300
Year:2005
Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.)
Symptoms: Lost all electrical power while on the road
Effect: All dash instruments failed. Eventually chasis battery failed.
Cause:Bad Alternator
Outcome:Alternator replaced.
Excellent trouble shooting and repair by New Jersey Freightliner facility.
Trouble #2
RV particulars:37U Bounder
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):ISB 300, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:7200
Year:2005
Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.)
Symptoms: Check Engine light illuminated
Effect: No loss of power, smoking etc. just the light on
Cause: Bad exhaust temperature sensor
Outcome: Replaced sensor.
Lousy troubleshooting by Cummins center in Harrisonburg, Va. It took them 10 hours to correct and then they charged me $10 because they had to have the part taxied over from another shop in town.
Both repairs covered under warranty
