The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V520000·Announced 2011-10-20

Winnebago Motor Homes Recalled for Exhaust Clamp Fire Risk

Winnebago is recalling 2011 motor homes and commercial vehicles due to a defective exhaust clamp that may fracture, causing hot gases to vent and creating a fire hazard.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure can lead to fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Journey, Meridian, Tour, and Ellipse motor homes, as well as Winnebago commercial vehicles built on MC, XCL, and XCS chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between September 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010, and are equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The recall involves 237 affected units.

The defect involves the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF). The assembly includes a T-bolt that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections to disconnect from the DOC/DPF housing. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. Winnebago is working with Daimler Trucks North America and Cummins to identify and notify owners. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO TOUR, JOURNEY, ELLIPSE, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
237

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 (5)

  • TOUR
  • JOURNEY
  • ELLIPSE
  • COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
  • MERIDIAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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