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Thor Residency Recall 94V051: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

NHTSA campaign 94V051, reported March 21, 1994, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V051THOR INDUSTRIES
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Problem
THE INTERMEDIATE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WERE SPLICED USING RUBBER HOSE AND WORM-DRIVE CLAMPS. THE RUBBER HOSE RUPTURES DUE TO THE PRESSURE GENERATED BY THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS "A" MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOR AT 1-714-986-6118. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Thor Ambassador19931994
Thor Pinnacle1994
Thor Residency1994