EquipmentRecall 13V-161 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles

Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 13V-161 covers 1,918 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,91811 models
ReportedApr 24, 2013Owners notified May 20, 2013
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.

The risk

A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.

What to do

The fix

Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.

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.

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