| Make : THOR | Model : RESIDENCY | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930501 - 19940201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V051000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940321 | Date Received by ODI: 19940321 | Date Added to Database: 19940331 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOR INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOR INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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