Lpg systems: tank assemblyRecall 04V-114 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 04V-114 covers 5,143 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a lpg systems: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,1433 models

ReportedMar 4, 2004Owners notified Mar 25, 2004

Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REINSTALL A CRADLE-STYLE CARRIER, AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE LP TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 90.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Itasca Horizon2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Itasca Meridian2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Winnebago Journey2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from April 28, 1999 to September 19, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.