Itasca and Winnebago Recall 87V155000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 87V155000 · announced October 1, 1987 · filed by Winnebago Ind., Inc. · 9,041 units affected

The problem

VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.

The risk

THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

What to do

INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL VENTING SYSTEM TO MAIN FUEL TANK TO VENT THE SUPPLEMENTAL PRESSURE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Itasca Sunflyer
• 1986 Itasca Sunflyer
• 1987 Itasca Sunflyer
• 1985 Itasca Windcruiser
• 1986 Itasca Windcruiser
• 1987 Itasca Windcruiser
• 1985 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1986 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1987 Winnebago Chieftan
• 1985 Winnebago Elandan
• 1986 Winnebago Elandan
• 1987 Winnebago Elandan

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