NHTSA Recall 78V155000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1978-07-03. An estimated 12 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.