WINNEBAGO SUNFLYER 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V149000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO SUNFLYER 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

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.

Remedy

THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE.

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.