Thor 1993–1994 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled March 21, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V051000 · Thor
Hazard
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.
Units
16 units
Description
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.
What to do
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.
Product
Thor AMBASSADOR · Thor PINNACLE · Thor RESIDENCY
Manufacturer(s)
THOR INDUSTRIES
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →