WINNEBAGO VIA 2012: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V389000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO VIA 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-06 2012-08-08 2012-08-08

Production Dates: 2012-03-01 - 2012-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 126

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 165

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Consequence

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

This is Winnebago recall no. 126. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.