Vehicle recall 79V209000 · September 18, 1979
1979 Winnebago Winnebago
Due to the operation of the dual fuel option there exists the potential for backfire through the carburetor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V209000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 1979
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 26, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Winnebago Winnebago (1979): 1979
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