The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V108000·Announced 2017-02-20

Winnebago Recalls 2016-2017 Travato RVs Due to Propane Hose Hazard

Winnebago is recalling 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles because the liquid propane hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially causing a propane leak that increases the risk of fire or explosion.

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 (propane hose contacting brake cable) that poses a significant risk of fire or explosion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable. This contact can potentially damage the cable and cause it to leak propane.

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion. The recall began on March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 for more information.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to reposition and secure the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable. This corrective action will be performed free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,058

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 (1)

  • TRAVATO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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