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Winnebago View Recall 16V511: Gas and Carbon Monoxide May Leak Into Living Area

NHTSA campaign 16V511, reported July 6, 2016, 262 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The grommet around the liquid propane line at the water heater may not be properly sealed. As a result, carbon monoxide and/or LP gas can enter the living quarters of the vehicle.

If carbon monoxide or LP gas gets into the living area, occupants face an increased risk of illness or death. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

Dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the LP line, and the repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885, and can check their 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 16V511Winnebago Industries, Inc
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View, and Itasca Navion motor coaches manufactured November 16, 2015, to June 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the grommet around the liquid propane (LP) line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or LP gas from entering the living quarters.
Risk
If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the LP line, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 141.
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

Itasca Navion2017
Winnebago View2017