NHTSA Recall 85V141000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V141000; Date: Oct. 29, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Itasca Itasca; 1985 Itasca Itasca; 1984 Winnebago Winnebago; 1985 Winnebago Winnebago
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Manufactured by: Winnebago Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 285
Recall Summary:
The fuel shut-off valve in the generator compartment may contact a battery cable terminal or the starter solenoid of the 7000 kohler generator. This contact causes an electrical short circuit and possible fuel line leakage. Consequence of defect: should a short occur the fuel line would be damaged, causing a gasoline leakage. A potential for an explosion and/or fire.
How to Fix:
Secure fuel line in a position away from the battery cable terminal.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel line. Vehicle description: motorhomes.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 1985
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