WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 1996: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V052000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | JOURNEY | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-29 | 2000-02-24 | 2000-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1999-07-20 - 2000-01-23
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 235
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A GENERATOR WITH AN IMPROPERLY SIZED BREAKER FOR ITS INTENDED APPLICATION. A 30-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER IS INSTALLED WHERE A 20-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD BE. THIS BREAKER PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT THAT GOES TO A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.
IF AN OVERLOAD WERE TO OCCUR TO THE CIRCUIT, IT COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN THE GENERATOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BREAKER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 2000. 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 1-641-585-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
