Storage: tank assemblyRecall 83V-113 · Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 83V-113 covers 1,567 Winnebago vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK MAY OVERFLOW AND LEAK IF FILLED TO OR PAST ITS NORMAL MAXIMUM CAPACITY. EXCESS FUEL WOULD ESCAPE THROUGH THE AIR VENT ON THE TANK.
The fix
ALL RECALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW FUEL TANK VENT INSTALLED AT NO COST. SOME LOSS IN FUEL TANK CAPACITY WILL BE NOTICED AFTER THE CORRECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRUCKS (VANS) EQUIPPED WITH DIESELENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITH FUEL COLLECTING IN A POOL BENEATH THE VEHICLE,THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO FILL THEIR TANKS ABOVE THREE QUARTERSCAPACITY UNTIL CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.
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, 1982 to October 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.