Winnebago Chieftan Recall 87V155: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 87V155, reported October 1, 1987, 9,041 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V155WINNEBAGO IND., INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem: VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL VENTING SYSTEM TO MAIN FUEL TANK TO VENT THE SUPPLEMENTAL PRESSURE.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS.