Winnebago Recall 77V002000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems
NHTSA recall 77V002000 · announced January 4, 1977 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 38 units affected
The problem
THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN SERVICE, A DOWN DRAFT OR SUCTION MAY BE CREATED WITHIN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET. FURTHERMORE, THIS DOWN DRAFT COULD CAUSE THE FLAME TO BE DRAWN DOWN OVER THE TOP OF THE BURNER.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL VENEER PANELS OVER AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO ELIMINATE THE DOWN DRAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BURNER COULD MELT AND A FIRE COULD START RESULTINGIN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE FURNACE SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ANDRECEIVED THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
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.