1978 WINNEBAGO VW5LGRT RECALL - #78V155000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
THE LOUNGE TABLE PEDESTALS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN MOUNTING SCREWS WHICH MAY HAVE PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. IF A PUNCTURE IS PRESENT AND THE TANK IS ALMOST FILLED, THE FUEL COULD "SLOSH" AND SOAK THE INTERIOR FLOORING OF THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA OF THE TANK.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WINNEBAGO VW5LGRT |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1978 - 5/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
12 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE LOUNGE TABLE PEDESTALS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN MOUNTING SCREWS WHICH MAY HAVE PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. IF A PUNCTURE IS PRESENT AND THE TANK IS ALMOST FILLED, THE FUEL COULD "SLOSH" AND SOAK THE INTERIOR FLOORING OF THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA OF THE TANK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK AND THE LOUNGE TABLE WILL BE RELOCATED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKING OCCURS, AFIRE COULD START AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE VEHICLE UNTIL CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. |
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