NHTSA Recall 81V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V149000; Date: Dec. 16, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Winnebago Chieftan; 1980 Winnebago Chieftan; 1981 Winnebago Chieftan; 1982 Winnebago Chieftan; 1979 Winnebago Sunflyer; 1980 Winnebago Sunflyer; 1981 Winnebago Sunflyer; 1982 Winnebago Sunflyer
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Winnebago Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,783
Recall Summary:
The area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud may not be properly sealed. This may allow gas vapors to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling.
How to Fix:
The gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorhomes. System: fuel; lp gas filler pipe. Consequences of defect: the presence of gas vapors would create a potential foran explosion and fire which could result in personal injury. Note: all electrical and lp gas appliances should be turned off when refuelinguntil corrective action has been taken.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 5, 1982
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