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Safety recall · 79V209000

Fuel system: carburetor system Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 18, 1979. It covers about 130 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V209000
Reported
Sep 18, 1979
Vehicles
130
Area
Fuel system

The problem

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.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V209000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1979 Winnebago Winnebago22D

Questions

Is the 79V209000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V209000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V209000 announced?

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 18, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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