CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
- Risk
- An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose in certain motorhomes may harden over time, which can cause a propane leak at the crimp fitting.
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. Owners should watch for signs of trouble and take the recall seriously.
Winnebago will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the LP hose free of charge. Owners can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle