Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 94V-051 · Thor vehicles
THOR INDUSTRIES recall 94V-051 covers 16 Thor vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INTERMEDIATE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WERE SPLICED USING RUBBER HOSE AND WORM-DRIVE CLAMPS. THE RUBBER HOSE RUPTURES DUE TO THE PRESSURE GENERATED BY THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
The risk
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS "A" MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOR AT 1-714-986-6118. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 May 1, 1993 to February 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.