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Winnebago Phasar Recall 83V113: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 83V113, reported November 4, 1983, 1,567 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V113WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Winnebago Centauri19831984
Winnebago Commerical Van19831984
Winnebago Lesharo19831984
Winnebago Phasar19831984