Lpg systems: water heaterRecall 16V-511 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 16V-511 covers 262 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a lpg systems: water heater problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V511000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 16, 2015 to June 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.