Winnebago, Itasca 1984–1985 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled October 29, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V141000 · Winnebago
Description
THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT A BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL OR THE STARTER SOLENOID OF THE 7000 KOHLER GENERATOR. THIS CONTACT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR THE FUEL LINE WOULD BE DAMAGED, CAUSING A GASOLINE LEAKAGE. A POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
What to do
SECURE FUEL LINE IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →