NHTSA Recall 94V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V051000; Date: Mar. 21, 1994
The ruptured hose sprays fuel onto the hot exhaust system and results in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Thor Ambassador; 1994 Thor Ambassador; 1994 Thor Pinnacle; 1994 Thor Residency
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Thor Industries
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
The intermediate fuel supply and return lines were spliced using rubber hose and worm-drive clamps. The rubber hose ruptures due to the pressure generated by the fuel pump, resulting in a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Rubber hose and clamp will be replaced with the steel braided fuel lines and fittings.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel lines; metallic. Vehicle description: class "a" motorhomes built on Ford chassis. Note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact thor at 1-714-986-6118. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 1994
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