Winnebago Elandan 1985

Model Elandan made in 1985 by Winnebago got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
87V155000WINNEBAGO IND., INC.from 06/01/1985 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)904102/01/1987ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/01/198710/22/1987
Defect SummaryVehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective SummaryInstall an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.
NotesSystem: fuelvehicle description: class a motorhomes on chevrolet chassis.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/21/20011
 While driving the vehicle experienced mechanical problems, the consumer pulled over and the vehicle became engulfed in flames, possible engine failure (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11/23/19941
 Gas leaks from fuel tank vent hose onto hot exhaust pipe when filling tank, creating excessive heat/deterioration of vent hose. *aw