The problem
Vehicle description: motorhomes. The hose supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the refrigerator in the slideout of the unit did not have adequate hose "loop" at the extension mechanism. The insufficient amount of hose in this loop could cause damage to the hose when the room is retracted.
The risk
He hose could develop a leak which has the potential to result in fire.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the lpg hose. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V006000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.