Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 80V-165 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 80V-165 covers 119 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS LINE IS ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGE OF THE FORWARD STEEL OVEN RETAINING BRACKET.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE UNIT FOR PROPER GAS LINE ROUTING. LINES MAY BE EITHER REROUTED OR REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL OVEN.SYSTEM: FUEL; LP GAS LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE PROGRESSIVE WEAR AND, EVENTUALLY, ABREAK IN THE LINE. THIS WOULD ALLOW LIQUID PROPANE GAS TO ENTER THE COACH,POSSIBLY LEADING TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
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 August 1, 1979 to November 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.