NHTSA Recall 85V141000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1985-10-29. An estimated 285 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT A BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL OR THE STARTER SOLENOID OF THE 7000 KOHLER GENERATOR. THIS CONTACT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR THE FUEL LINE WOULD BE DAMAGED, CAUSING A GASOLINE LEAKAGE. A POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
SECURE FUEL LINE IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.