Recalls for 2007 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 - 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 .

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2007-08-29
Description
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Consequence
If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Winnebago is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard.  Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033).  Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Notes
Customers 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.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-03-28
Description
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).  The recall began on april 9, 2008.  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
Customers 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.