NHTSA Recall 01V006000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2001-02-06. An estimated 127 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. THE HOSE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE SLIDEOUT OF THE UNIT DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE HOSE "LOOP" AT THE EXTENSION MECHANISM. THE INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF HOSE IN THIS LOOP COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HOSE WHEN THE ROOM IS RETRACTED.
Risk
HE HOSE COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).