Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : CHIEFTAN | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19850601 - 19870501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V155000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870201 | Date Received by ODI: 19871001 | Date Added to Database: 19871022 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9041 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES. |
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Consequence:
THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL VENTING SYSTEM TO MAIN FUEL TANK TO VENT THE SUPPLEMENTAL PRESSURE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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