3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Posted on: 1997-02-06
Description
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Consequence
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 1996-04-18
Description
A solder bridge on the printed circuit board within the fuse panel of the power converter passed undetected through a test fixture and bypasses the fuse protecting the circuit.
Consequence
This solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.
Corrective Action
Detailed test instructions are being provided. If a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed.
Notes
System: electrical; fuse and fuse recepticle.vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with magnetek powerconverters which use a doran manuacturing fuse panel (see doran campaignno. 95e016).note: if the fuse panels are not replaced free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact doran at 1-800-681-5424. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2003-01-15
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norold service at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4326).