Vehicle recall 78V155000 · July 3, 1978
Winnebago VW3LGRN and VW5LGRT
The lounge table pedestals on the involved vehicles contain mounting screws which may have punctured the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The lounge table pedestals on the involved vehicles contain mounting screws which may have punctured the fuel tank. If a puncture is present and the tank is almost filled, the fuel could "slosh" and soak the interior flooring of the vehicle in the area of the tank.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the existing tank and the lounge table will be relocated free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when leaking occurs, afire could start and property damage and personal injury could result.note: owner is advised not to use vehicle until corrections have been made.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 1978
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Winnebago VW3LGRN (1978): 1978
- Winnebago VW5LGRT (1978): 1978
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