Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 99V-326 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 99V-326 covers 390 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V326000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN A LPG PIPE AND A STRUCTURAL PIVOT FOR ONE END OF THE REAR AXLE TRACK BAR CAN CAUSE THE LPG PIPE TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK LPG.
The risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LIQUID PROPANE GAS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE LPG PIPE AND ADD A CLAMP WHERE NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1999.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 April 28, 1999 to November 26, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.