The spark plug blew out of the 3rd plug hole on the passenger side of my ford v-10 engine. It stripped all the threads in the hole and broke the coil mount off.
The worst 1997 Thor Dutchmen problems
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Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.
- Risk
- This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation. The retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. 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 gillig at 1‑800‑735‑1500.
Recall number 02V325000 · Recall details
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Is the 1997 Thor Dutchmen reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Thor Dutchmen, close to a typical Dutchmen model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Thor Dutchmen?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Thor Dutchmen have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Thor Dutchmen engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V325000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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