OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V209000
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Reported Sep 18, 1979 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Summary
DUE TO THE OPERATION OF THE DUAL FUEL OPTION THERE EXISTS THE POTENTIAL FOR BACKFIRE THROUGH THE CARBURETOR. THIS CAN CAUSE CARBURETOR DAMAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURES. ALSO, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REVERTING TO GASOLINE FUEL OPERATION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR FILTER AND SPARK ARRESTER DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE L.P. CARBURETOR TO PROVIDE INCREASED AIR FLOW CAPACITY. THIS WILL MINIMIZE BACKFIRE POTENTIAL AND ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY FOR EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN THE CARBURETOR.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES USING DUAL FUEL L.P. GASCONVERSION OPTIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOOCCUPANTS.
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