WINNEBAGO WKM34RQ 1996: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V150000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO WKM34RQ 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1996-08-15 1996-08-02 1996-08-09

Production Dates: 1996-01-17 - 1996-04-19

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE LIQUID PROPANE "LP" GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING GUARD CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING LP GAS TO BE RELEASED.

Consequence

LEAKAGE OF LP GAS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD AN ELBOW TO THE MANIFOLD PIPE WHICH WILL REDIRECT THE HOSE AROUND THE GUARD GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE GUARD.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: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 1-800-424-9393.