1979 WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO RECALL - #79V209000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1979 - 9/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/26/1979 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| 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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES USING DUAL FUEL L.P. GASCONVERSION OPTIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOOCCUPANTS. |
| See also |
1979 WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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