THOR PINNACLE 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | PINNACLE | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-03-21 | 1994-03-21 | 1994-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1993-05-01 - 1994-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOR INDUSTRIES
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS "A" MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOR AT 1-714-986-6118. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
