WINNEBAGO BRAVE D26RT 1976: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | BRAVE D26RT | 1976 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1977-01-04 | 1983-08-29 |
Production Dates: 1976-11-01 - 1976-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN SERVICE, A DOWN DRAFT OR SUCTION MAY BE CREATED WITHIN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET. FURTHERMORE, THIS DOWN DRAFT COULD CAUSE THE FLAME TO BE DRAWN DOWN OVER THE TOP OF THE BURNER.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL VENEER PANELS OVER AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO ELIMINATE THE DOWN DRAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BURNER COULD MELT AND A FIRE COULD START RESULTINGIN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE FURNACE SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ANDRECEIVED THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
