| Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : CHIEFTAIN | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20030806 - 20040903 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V609000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050107 | Date Received by ODI: 20041222 | Date Added to Database: 20041228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3538 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A 20,700 GVWR OR GREATER WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IN THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL LINE CROSSES THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER. |
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Consequence:
WITHOUT CLEARANCE, A CONDITION COULD DEVELOP WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER MAY WEAR INTO THE FUEL LINE AND A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTOR HOMES BY PROVIDING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THE FUEL LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885. |
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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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