3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1993-09-01
Description
These motorhomes are susceptible to engine compartment fires. The cause is not limited to one component or system.
Consequence
Engine compartment fires can result in destruction ofthe motorhome and possible personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Winnebago has been unable to remedy the situation. Since the length of time to develop a fix for the defect is unknown, winnebago is offering to exchange the vehicles. Please contact the winnebago owner relations department at 1-800-537-1885.
Notes
System: exhaust.vehicle description: 32 foot motorhomes.notes: a nhtsa inquiry indicated that prior remedies performed on thesevehicles did not repair the safety-related defect. Therefore this second recallhas been issued. See 93v122000.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact the winnebago owner relations department at 1-800-537-1885. Alsocontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1993-07-27
Description
These motorhomes are susceptible to engine compartment fires. The cause is not limited to one component or system.
Consequence
Should a fire occur, vehicle damage and/or personalinjury could occur.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will inspect and repair 18 areas of the orginal design and any dealer/owner modifications that may result in a fire.
Notes
System: exhaust.vehicle description: motorhomes.notes: a nhtsa inquiry indicated that prior remedies performed on thesevehicles did not repair the safety-related defect. Therefore a second recall hasbeen issued. See 93v139000.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact the winnebago owner relations department at 1-800-537-1885. Alsocontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1992-10-30
Description
The a.i.r./ exhaust check valves at the engine may malfunction allowing hot exhaust gases to pass into the rubber hoses which normally carry unheated air.
Consequence
The hot exhaust gases that pass through the check valveto the rubber hoses have the potential to melt and/or ignite the rubber hose.the melted or ignited rubber hose will damage the surrounding components andthe fire may cause further vehicle damage or personal injuries.
Corrective Action
Replace the malfuntioning check valves.
Notes
System: exhaust system.description of vehicle: motorhomes, model no. Wwr32rq.note: winnebago will supply the new check valves to the vehicle owners, andreimburse the cost of having the existing valves removed and the new valvesinstalled by a reputable service center. The service center must sign theservice completion card and the owner must mail the card and service center'sinvoice to the manufacturer for reimbursement.