Winnebago Recalls 2008 Motor Homes Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Winnebago is recalling certain 2008 Destination and Latitude motor homes because an incorrect hose material in the fuel fill cap assembly may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'property damage, personal injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage reports/risks.
Plain-English summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 Destination and Latitude motor homes built on Workhorse Custom Chassis. The recall involves the fuel fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused fuel tank inlet, which were produced with an incorrect hose material.
A fuel leak resulting from this defect increases the risk of a fire, which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Navistar/Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign. Navistar/Workhorse will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WINNEBAGO, ITASCA DESTINATION, LATITUDE
- Brand
- WINNEBAGO
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Home
- Affected units
- 241
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- DESTINATION
- LATITUDE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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