Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 18, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL CARBURETION

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V209000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 130

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 24, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTALS HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR USING THE INCORRECT HARDWARE.

NHTSA ID: 79V126000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 405

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL FLAT WASHERS BETWEEN FLANGE AND MOUNTING PLATE AND INSTALL PROPER BOLTS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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