Thor Industries | NHTSA Recall #94V051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V051000 by Thor Industries. Includes 16 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The intermediate fuel supply and return lines were spliced using rubber hose and worm-drive clamps. The rubber hose ruptures due to the pressure generated by the fuel pump, resulting in a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Rubber hose and clamp will be replaced with the steel braided fuel lines and fittings.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V051000

Manufacturer: Thor Industries

Report Received Date: 1994-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines fittings and pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The intermediate fuel supply and return lines were spliced using rubber hose and worm-drive clamps. The rubber hose ruptures due to the pressure generated by the fuel pump, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: The ruptured hose sprays fuel onto the hot exhaust system and results in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action: Rubber hose and clamp will be replaced with the steel braided fuel lines and fittings.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-kjt3.64dv_cf7s

NHTSA ID: 94V051000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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