2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-08-08
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 winnebago and itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence
If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on september 6, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
This is winnebago recall no. 126. 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 www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-04-25
Description
Winnebago industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 minnie winnie, aspect, sightseer, adventurer, and journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 itasca spirit, cambria, sunova, suncruiser, and meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured january 10, 2012, through april 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
Consequence
A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2013. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
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.