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Safety recall · 83V113000

Fuel system: tank assembly Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 4, 1983. It covers about 1,567 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
83V113000
Reported
Nov 4, 1983
Vehicles
1,567
Area
Fuel system

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.

Contacts

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.

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 83V113000.
  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

Questions

Is the 83V113000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V113000?

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 83V113000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 4, 1983. 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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