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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane.
- Risk
- A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
- 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
On certain 2016 and 2017 Winnebago Travato motorhomes, the liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable. Over time this contact can damage the cable and cause the propane line to leak.
A propane leak raises the risk of fire or explosion. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Winnebago will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and reposition and secure the LP hose so it no longer contacts the brake cable. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885, and can also check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Travato | 20162017 |
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