AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE
— Recall Campaign #80V055000
AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE. THE SHELF MAY SETTLE OR COLLAPSE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THIS WOULD, IN TURN, DISLODGE THE FURNACE EXHAUST PIPE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 600 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80V055000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 08, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80V055000 |
| Units affected: | 600 |
- Description:
- AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE. THE SHELF MAY SETTLE OR COLLAPSE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THIS WOULD, IN TURN, DISLODGE THE FURNACE EXHAUST PIPE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELF ATTACHMENT SCREWS AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE SHELF; ATTACHMENT SCREWS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FURNACE WAS IN OPERATION AND THE DISLODGEDEXHAUST PIPE WENT UNNOTICED, EXHAUST FUMES COULD BE RELEASED INSIDE THE MOTORHOME AND COULD CAUSE ASPHYXIATION.