Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 96V-150 · 1996 Winnebago WKM34rq
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 96V-150 covers 30 1996 Winnebago WKM34rq for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V150000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING GUARD CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING LP GAS TO BE RELEASED.
The risk
LEAKAGE OF LP GAS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ELBOW TO THE MANIFOLD PIPE WHICH WILL REDIRECT THE HOSE AROUND THE GUARD GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE GUARD.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 17, 1996 to April 19, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.