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Winnebago Minnie Recall 05V475: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V475, reported October 13, 2005, 3,613 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V475WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
Risk
IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Itasca Cambria20052006
Itasca Sundancer20052006
Winnebago Aspect20052006
Winnebago Itasca Spirit200420052006
Winnebago Minnie20042005
Winnebago Minnie Winnie20052006
Winnebago Outlook2006