Defect Investigation Detail

GEORGIE BOY / SWINGER / 1983

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA87018 Vehicale/Equipment Name: GEORGIE BOY
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SWINGER Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1983
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC
Date Opened: Apr, 22 1987 Date Closed: Jan, 06 1988
Subject: FUEL SPURTING Summary: Analysis of the manufacturer information:it appears that the problem occurs on the winnebago motorhomes equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and high undercarriage temperatures.analysis:fuel reservoir overpressure results when the motorhomes equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks are exposed to high undercarriage temperatures without a modified fuel cap and evaporative emission carbon canister.the existing components may not reduce the fuel pressurization that can rapidly buildup from the large surface area of the primary fuel tank.operating the vehicle from the auxiliary fuel tank with the primary tank full compounds the problem.high undercarriage temperatures increase the fuel vaporization.status:winnebago has recalled the suspect vehicles to allow venting theover pressure (87v-155).closed 1/6/88. #===