SOUTHWIND UNSPECIFIED 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : SOUTHWIND | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1979-08-01 - 1985-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V106000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-08-27 | Date Added to Database: 1985-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28545 | ||
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Summary:
MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE STAGE BAYONET CAP WITH A TWO STAGE CAP WHICH REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL ROTATION PRIOR TO REMOVAL. ALSO A WARNING LABEL STICKER WILL BE ISSUED TO BE INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE GASOLINE FILL OPENING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. SYSTEM: FUEL TANK CAP. |
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