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Winnebago Minnie Recall 15V010: Propane Fitting Can Crack, Risking Leak and Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V010, reported January 14, 2015, 746 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain travel trailers may have a black liquid propane pipe fitting that can contact the axle. Over time, this contact can cause the fitting to crack or break.

If the propane fitting cracks or breaks, propane may leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

The repair is free. Dealers will install a metal tubular steel bump stop to the frame. Owners can contact Winnebago Towable customer service at 1-574-825-5250, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V010Winnebago Towable
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Winnebago Towable is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Winnebago Minnie 2201DS and 2450BHS travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2012, to November 13, 2014, and 2013-2015 Sunnybrook Remington 2200DS and 2451BHS travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to November 13, 2014. The axle may contact the black liquid propane pipe fitting, resulting in the fitting cracking or breaking.
Risk
If the propane pipe fitting cracks or breaks, propane may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago Towable will notify owners, and dealers will install metal tubular steel bump stop to the frame. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago Towable customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Sunnybrook Remington2012201320142015
Winnebago Minnie201320142015