NHTSA Recall 83V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V113000; Date: Nov. 4, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Winnebago Centauri; 1984 Winnebago Centauri; 1983 Winnebago Commerical Van; 1984 Winnebago Commerical Van; 1983 Winnebago Lesharo; 1984 Winnebago Lesharo; 1983 Winnebago Phasar; 1984 Winnebago Phasar
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Winnebago Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,567
Recall Summary:
Fuel tank may overflow and leak if filled to or past its normal maximum capacity. Excess fuel would escape through the air vent on the tank.
How to Fix:
All recall vehicles will have a new fuel tank vent installed at no cost. Some loss in fuel tank capacity will be noticed after the correction.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes and trucks (vans) equipped with dieselengines. System: fuel system; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: with fuel collecting in a pool beneath the vehicle,there is a possibility of a fire or explosion. Note: owners are cautioned not to fill their tanks above three quarterscapacity until corrections are made.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1984
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