Winnebago Recall 81V149000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA recall 81V149000 · announced December 16, 1981 · filed by Winnebago Ind., Inc. · 1,783 units affected

The problem

THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GASOLINE FILLER PIPE SHROUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED. THIS MAY ALLOW GAS VAPORS TO TRAVEL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH WHEN REFUELING.

What to do

THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LP GAS FILLER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF GAS VAPORS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORAN EXPLOSION AND FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: ALL ELECTRICAL AND LP GAS APPLIANCES SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WHEN REFUELINGUNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1980 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1981 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1982 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1979 Winnebago Sunflyer
• 1980 Winnebago Sunflyer
• 1981 Winnebago Sunflyer
• 1982 Winnebago Sunflyer

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.