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Re: Breakdown Information
Boy is my face red, it seems that although the problem was the Fan Hub and had to be replaced, IT WAS NOT A HORTON FAN HUB. Seems this was a Catapillar part. Cat replaced it and it works fine. Sorry, Horton.
Aug 24, 2005 Place Motorhome Group
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Re: Breakdown Information
Sorry to qualify for this forum, but here goes, it happened Mon 8-1-05. RV particulars: 2004 Winnebago 39K Journey Driveline (Engine, Transmission):Cat 7, 330hp, Allison 6-spd Miles:17500 Year:Built 12/03, bought new 4/04 Break Down Description: Suddenly Overheated, after cooling restarted, drove 1 mile overheated again. Had to be towed 40 miles to Sparks, NV. Cause:Horton Fan Hub failed. Bolts, bearings, failed and it separated from engine. Outcome: Still in Caterpillar Shop in Sparks, awaiting parts (7) coming from 5 different areas of US and Canada. THE CATCH IS...Kenworth (through NHTSB) issued a recall for this same engine and fan hub combination in APRIL 2004! Had it been recalled by Caterpillar or Winnebago, I could have avoided this costly breakdown. BEWARE Other C-7 Cat drivers...
Aug 06, 2005 Place Motorhome Group
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