| Make : ITASCA | Model : ITASCA | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19831001 - 19850601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V141000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19851202 | Date Received by ODI: 19851029 | Date Added to Database: 19851105 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ITASCA MOTORHOME | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 285 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
SECURE FUEL LINE IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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