Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-179 · Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 14V-179 covers 107 Winnebago vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Travato, 2014 Trend and Itasca Viva! motorhomes manufactured November 13, 2013, through April 3, 2014 on Ram ProMaster chassis. During the manufacturing of the chassis, a tool may have damaged one of the brake hoses which may result in a leakage of brake fluid from the brake hose.
The risk
Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler (Ram) has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 13, 2013 to April 3, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.