The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V506000·Announced 2014-08-18

Winnebago Vista and Itasca Sunstar Motorhomes Recalled for Fire Risk

Winnebago is recalling 2015 Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes because a missing damper plate could allow air to blow out the range flame, potentially causing a propane 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 recall involves a structural defect that could lead to a propane fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to the potential for significant injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes manufactured between April 2014 and June 30, 2014. The recall involves 57 vehicles that may be missing a damper plate on the inside air conditioner shroud. This component is designed to prevent air discharge from the roof air conditioner from disrupting the range flame.

If the air conditioner blows out the range flame while propane gas continues to flow, an ignition source may ignite the leaking propane, resulting in a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current diverter and replace it with a damper plate free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO VISTA, ITASCA SUNSTAR
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
57

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)

  • VISTA
  • ITASCA SUNSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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