Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-12-27.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V259000
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
57
Reported to NHTSA
1996-12-27
Owners notified
1997-01-10
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.
Safety risk
IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 10, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.