NHTSA Recall 78V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V250000; Date: Nov. 17, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Itasca Itasca; 1976 Itasca Itasca; 1977 Itasca Itasca
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,540
Recall Summary:
The rear mounting bracket on the auxiliary gas tank was welded instead of bolted. The bracket could fail without warning, resulting in a gasoline leak.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a new bracket that will be bolted rather than welded, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorhomes. System: fuel; fuel tank, rear mounting bracket. Consequences of defect: leaking gasoline could lead toa vehicle fire andserious injuries to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 28, 1978
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