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Winnebago Chalet Recall 11V433: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 11V433, reported August 22, 2011, 418 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 11V433WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ACCESS PREMIER, CHALET AND MODEL YEAR 2011 ITASCA IMPULSE, AND IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 5, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE PROPANE SUPPLY HOSE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE METAL DOOR FRAME.
Risk
CONTACT WITH THE DOOR FRAME MAY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK, WHICH COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PROPANE SUPPLY HOSE IS NOT DAMAGED AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY AND ADD A CLAMP TO ROUTE HOSE AWAY FROM ANY UNFRIENDLY SURFACES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
WINNEBAGO SAFETY RECALL NO. 124.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Affected vehicles

Itasca Impulse2011
Itasca Impulse Silver2011
Winnebago Access2009201020112012
Winnebago Access Premier2009201020112012
Winnebago Chalet2009201020112012