INDIAN CHIEFTAN 1981: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : INDIAN | Model : CHIEFTAN | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1978-08-01 - 1981-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 81V149000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-01-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1981-12-16 | Date Added to Database: 1981-12-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1783 | ||
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Summary:
THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GASOLINE FILLER PIPE SHROUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED. THIS MAY ALLOW GAS VAPORS TO TRAVEL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH WHEN REFUELING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LP GAS FILLER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF GAS VAPORS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORAN EXPLOSION AND FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: ALL ELECTRICAL AND LP GAS APPLIANCES SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WHEN REFUELINGUNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN. |
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