Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-01-26.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V015000
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Component
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
741
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-26
Owners notified
1998-03-06
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) HOSE WAS INSTALLED IN THE RANGE BURNER BOX. THE ELEVATED TEMPERATURE THE HOSE IS EXPOSED TO INSIDE THIS BOX CAN PREMATURELY AGE THE HOSE CAUSING A POSSIBLE LP LEAK.
Safety risk
LP GAS LEAKAGE COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE OUTSIDE OF THE RANGE BOX.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 16, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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.