Itasca and Winnebago Recall 01V099000: Fuel System, Other, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 01V099000 · announced March 26, 2001 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 1,437 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.
The risk
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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 Sunrise
- 2001 Itasca Sunrise
- 2000 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2001 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2000 Winnebago Brave
- 2001 Winnebago Brave
- 2000 Winnebago Sun Cruiser
- 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.