Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : VW5LGRT | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19780401 - 19780501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V155000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19780703 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, 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: 12 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOUNGE TABLE PEDESTALS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN MOUNTING SCREWS WHICH MAY HAVE PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. IF A PUNCTURE IS PRESENT AND THE TANK IS ALMOST FILLED, THE FUEL COULD "SLOSH" AND SOAK THE INTERIOR FLOORING OF THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA OF THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK AND THE LOUNGE TABLE WILL BE RELOCATED FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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