Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 81V-149 · Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 81V-149 covers 1,783 Winnebago vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to November 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.