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SevereNHTSA·12V389000·Announced 2012-08-08

Winnebago and Itasca Motor Homes Recalled for Propane Tubing Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2012-2013 motor homes because scored copper propane tubing may fail, risking fire or explosion.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane line) where failure can lead to fire or explosion, resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. The recall involves 165 units where a cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing, resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape, leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. The affected models include various Winnebago and Itasca series such as the Reyo, View Profile, Vista, and others listed in the official notice.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE, REYO, VIEW PROFILE, VISTA
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home / RV
Hazard
Affected units
165

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 (22)

  • COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
  • REYO
  • VIEW PROFILE
  • VISTA
  • VIEW
  • VIA
  • ACCESS PREMIER
  • ACCESS
  • SUNSTAR
  • SUNOVA
  • SUNCRUISER
  • IMPULSE
  • MERIDIAN
  • NAVION
  • ADVENTURER
  • IMPULSE SILVER
  • ASPECT
  • SIGHTSEER
  • ERA
  • CAMBRIA
  • NAVION IQ
  • CHALET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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