Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V209000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V209000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 130 affected units, FUEL:FUEL CARBURETION, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to the operation of the dual fuel option there exists the potential for backfire through the carburetor. This can cause carburetor damage due to excessive pressures. Also, fuel leakage could occur when the system is reverting to gasoline fuel operation.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install a new air filter and spark arrester directly adjacent to the l.p. Carburetor to provide increased air flow capacity. This will minimize backfire potential and eliminate the possibility for excessive pressure build-up in the carburetor.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V209000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-09-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel carburetion

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Due to the operation of the dual fuel option there exists the potential for backfire through the carburetor. This can cause carburetor damage due to excessive pressures. Also, fuel leakage could occur when the system is reverting to gasoline fuel operation.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will install a new air filter and spark arrester directly adjacent to the l.p. Carburetor to provide increased air flow capacity. This will minimize backfire potential and eliminate the possibility for excessive pressure build-up in the carburetor.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3pc3~6zmj_87ix

NHTSA ID: 79V209000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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