Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V141000 Reported October 29, 1985

Fuel:fuel emission control:valve:overfill:limit

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 285 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85V141000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
285
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 29, 1985

Defect Summary

The fuel shut-off valve in the generator compartment may contact a battery cable terminal or the starter solenoid of the 7000 kohler generator. This contact causes an electrical short circuit and possible fuel line leakage. consequence of defect: should a short occur the fuel line would be damaged, causing a gasoline leakage. A potential for an explosion and/or fire.

Corrective Action

Secure fuel line in a position away from the battery cable terminal.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85V141000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85V141000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V141000?

NHTSA recall 85V141000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on October 29, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:fuel emission control:valve:overfill:limit. The recall affects approximately 285 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V141000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.