NHTSA safety recall

Recall 79V209000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Carburetor System — Winnebago · reported 18 Sep 1979 · 130 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

DUE TO THE OPERATION OF THE DUAL FUEL OPTION THERE EXISTS THE POTENTIAL FOR BACKFIRE THROUGH THE CARBURETOR. THIS CAN CAUSE CARBURETOR DAMAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURES. ALSO, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REVERTING TO GASOLINE FUEL OPERATION.

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR FILTER AND SPARK ARRESTER DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE L.P. CARBURETOR TO PROVIDE INCREASED AIR FLOW CAPACITY. THIS WILL MINIMIZE BACKFIRE POTENTIAL AND ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY FOR EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN THE CARBURETOR.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES USING DUAL FUEL L.P. GASCONVERSION OPTIONS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOOCCUPANTS.

NHTSA campaign
79V209000
Filed by
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Report received
18 Sep 1979
Owners notified
26 Sep 1979
Potentially affected
130

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1979 Winnebago Winnebago

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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