Itasca and Winnebago Recall 12V389000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Lines And Fittings

NHTSA recall 12V389000 · announced August 8, 2012 · filed by Winnebago Industries Inc. · 165 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.