Fuel system: tank assembly Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 1, 1987. It covers about 9,041 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 87V155000
Reported: Oct 1, 1987
Vehicles: 9,041
Area: Fuel system

The problem

Vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.

The risk

This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

The fix

Install an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.

Contacts

System: fuelvehicle description: class a motorhomes on chevrolet chassis.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V155000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1985 Itasca Sunflyer	0	1	C
1986 Itasca Sunflyer	0	1	C
1987 Itasca Sunflyer	0	1	C
1985 Itasca Windcruiser	0	1	C
1986 Itasca Windcruiser	0	1	C
1987 Itasca Windcruiser	0	1	C
1985 Winnebago Chieftan	0	1	C
1986 Winnebago Chieftan	3	1	F
1987 Winnebago Chieftan	1	1	D
1985 Winnebago Elandan	2	1	D
1986 Winnebago Elandan	1	1	C
1987 Winnebago Elandan	0	1	B

Questions

Is the 87V155000 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 87V155000?

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 87V155000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 1, 1987. 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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