Recalls for 2004 Winnebago Vectra

3 recalls found.

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RV Fire

Train Fan posted a photo:

Caught this photo of a burning RV on the side of the road as we came back from Bon Echo Park. We didn't slow down or stand around to see if the propane tanks would explode! Guess there was going to be a vacant camp site at the park this night.

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2004-12-28
Description
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  209, seat belt assemblies.

Consequence
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the buckles.  The recall began on november 12, 2004.  Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2004-09-29
Description
On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal tab on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal.

Consequence
If the accelerator pedal hangs up on the tab of the wire cover, a hazardous situation could result in the pedal not going back to idle position, increasing the risk of personal injury, vehicle damage and, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired.  If owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary.  The recall began on september 17, 2004.  Owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  91.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-29
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators.  The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire.  The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Consequence
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Corrective Action
Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners.  Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge.  Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information.  The recall began during december 2010.  Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .