Recalls for 2010 Winnebago Access

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2011-08-22
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 winnebago access, access premier, chalet and model year 2011 itasca impulse, and impulse silver motor homes manufactured from march 5, 2008, through april 28, 2011.  These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame.  

Consequence
Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on august 19, 2011.  Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes
Winnebago safety recall no.  124.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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE

Posted on: 2009-09-01
Description
Winnebago is recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year 2009-2010 itasca impulse, sunova, and sunstar motor homes.  These motor homes may have a missing stove partition that isolates the furnace air.  

Consequence
If the furnace is operated at the same time as the stove and partition is missing, the stove flame may go out and the propane gas will continue to flow, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will correct this situation by installing a stove partition that isolates the stove from the furnace return air at no charge to the owner.  The recall began on september 30, 2009.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  113.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 .