Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-055 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 86V-055 covers 235 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRASS FITTING ON ONE END OF THE LOW PRESSURE LP GAS HOSE COULD BE INADEQUATELY CRIMPED TO THE HOSE ALLOWING GAS TO LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE LP GAS SYSTEM WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE. NOTE: OWNERS SHOULD SHUT OFF THE LP SUPPLY AT THE TANK AND NOT USE THE LP SYSTEM UNTIL THE CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
The fix
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LOW PRESSURE LP GAS HOSE.
SYSTEM: LP GAS HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND CLASS C MOTORHOMES.
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 February 1, 1986 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.