WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | JOURNEY | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-24 | 2001-08-15 | 2001-08-27 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-28 - 2001-05-11
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1292
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES "MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD". FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE "LP" TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE BRACKETS AND THEY COULD BREAK.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TANK COULD FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A ROAD HAZARD OR A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LP TANK ATTACHMENT AND RE-TIGHTENED THE FASTENERS IN ADDITION TO ADDING LOCK NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 2001. 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'.
