DUE TO THE OPERATION OF THE DUAL FUEL OPTION THERE EXISTS THE POTENTIAL FOR BACKFIRE THROUGH THE CARBURETOR
— Recall Campaign #79V209000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 130 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V209000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 18, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V209000 |
| Units affected: | 130 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.