NHTSA campaign 85V141000

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 85V141000

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.

Reported 10/29/1985

Repair

SECURE FUEL LINE IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control

Affected years and models

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