3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2015-10-06
Description
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 winnebago era, travato, view, trend, via, journey, and tour motorhomes and itasca navion, viva, reyo, meridian, and elipse motorhomes manufactured june 26, 2012, to august 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (lp) hose may harden and result in an lp leak at the crimp fitting.
Consequence
An lp leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lp hose, free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2015. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Posted on: 2015-11-16
Description
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago journey and adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 itasca meridian and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured march 20, 2014, through november 6, 2015, and equipped with atwood on demand water heaters, models od45, od50, and od50cw. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Consequence
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on january 26, 2016. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 winnebago era, travato, minnie winnie, fuse, view, trend, aspect, brave, vista, sightseer, adventurer, forza, journey, tour, revel, paseo, chalet, access, and intent motorhomes and commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 itasca spirit, navion, cambria, tribute, sunstar, sunova, suncruiser, solei, meridian, elipse, horizon, reyo, and via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on january 19, 2018. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.