1979 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN RECALL - #81V149000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 11/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
12/22/1981 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/5/1982 |
| # Affected |
1,783 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1979 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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