NHTSA Recall 92V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V149000; Date: Oct. 10, 1992
The hot exhaust gases that pass through the check valveto the rubber hoses have the potential to melt and/or ignite the rubber hose. The melted or ignited rubber hose will damage the surrounding components andthe fire may cause further vehicle damage or personal injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Winnebago Spectrum; 1987 Winnebago Spectrum; 1988 Winnebago Spectrum; 1989 Winnebago Spectrum
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Winnebago Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 88
Recall Summary:
The a. I. R. / exhaust check valves at the engine may malfunction allowing hot exhaust gases to pass into the rubber hoses which normally carry unheated air.
How to Fix:
Replace the malfuntioning check valves.
Recall Notes:
System: exhaust system. Description of vehicle: motorhomes, model no. Wwr32rq. Note: winnebago will supply the new check valves to the vehicle owners, andreimburse the cost of having the existing valves removed and the new valvesinstalled by a reputable service center. The service center must sign theservice completion card and the owner must mail the card and service center'sinvoice to the manufacturer for reimbursement.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 1992
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