NHTSA Recall 04V114000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2004-03-04. An estimated 5,143 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL A CRADLE-STYLE CARRIER, AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE LP TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
Manufacturer campaign number: 90
Notes
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 90.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2000 Itasca Horizon
- 2001 Itasca Horizon
- 2002 Itasca Horizon
- 2003 Itasca Horizon
- 2004 Itasca Horizon
- 2000 Itasca Meridian
- 2001 Itasca Meridian
- 2002 Itasca Meridian
- 2003 Itasca Meridian
- 2004 Itasca Meridian
- 2000 Winnebago Journey
- 2001 Winnebago Journey
- 2002 Winnebago Journey
- 2003 Winnebago Journey
- 2004 Winnebago Journey