1993 Thor Ambassador Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V051000
Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1994
Date of Owner Notification: March 21st, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE INTERMEDIATE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WERE SPLICED USING RUBBER HOSE AND WORM-DRIVE CLAMPS. THE RUBBER HOSE RUPTURES DUE TO THE PRESSURE GENERATED BY THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence Summary:
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS "A" MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOR AT 1-714-986-6118. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.