Itasca and Winnebago Recall 80V165000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Lines And Fittings

NHTSA recall 80V165000 · announced December 12, 1980 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 119 units affected

The problem

THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS LINE IS ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGE OF THE FORWARD STEEL OVEN RETAINING BRACKET.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT THE UNIT FOR PROPER GAS LINE ROUTING. LINES MAY BE EITHER REROUTED OR REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL OVEN.SYSTEM: FUEL; LP GAS LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE PROGRESSIVE WEAR AND, EVENTUALLY, ABREAK IN THE LINE. THIS WOULD ALLOW LIQUID PROPANE GAS TO ENTER THE COACH,POSSIBLY LEADING TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Itasca Ic419rb
• 1981 Itasca Ic419rb
• 1980 Winnebago Wc419rb
• 1981 Winnebago Wc419rb

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