NHTSA recall 85V141000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Itasca Itasca and 1 more
Reported Oct 29, 1985285 vehicles affectedWINNEBAGO IND., INC.Built Oct 1, 1983 – Jun 1, 1985
The defect
The fuel shut-off valve in the generator compartment may contact a battery cable terminal or the starter solenoid of the 7000 kohler generator. This contact causes an electrical short circuit and possible fuel line leakage. consequence of defect: should a short occur the fuel line would be damaged, causing a gasoline leakage. A potential for an explosion and/or fire.
The remedy
Secure fuel line in a position away from the battery cable terminal.