WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V149000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | CHIEFTAN | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-01-05 | 1981-12-16 | 1981-12-22 |
Production Dates: 1978-08-01 - 1981-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1783
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
