3 recalls found. |
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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2012-02-09
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 access, access premier and itasca impulse and impulse silver motor homes, manufactured from june 28, 2011, through january 25, 2012. The parking brake cable may rub on a metal support under the vehicle.
Consequence
If the parking brake cable rubs, it may fail to release, or over time it may abrade until it to fails, resulting in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly causing personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will shorten the metal tube to provide clearance for the parking brake cable, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 17, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
Winnebago¿s safety recall number is 125.customers may 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: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.