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Safety recall · 86V055000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 24, 1986. It covers about 235 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
86V055000
Reported
Apr 24, 1986
Vehicles
235
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The brass fitting on one end of the low pressure lp gas hose could be inadequately crimped to the hose allowing gas to leak. Consequence of defect: a leak could develop in the lp gas system with potential for explosion and/or fire. Note: owners should shut off the lp supply at the tank and not use the lp system until the corrective action has been completed.

The fix

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LOW PRESSURE LP GAS HOSE.

Contacts

System: lp gas hose. Vehicle description: class a and class c motorhomes.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V055000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Itasca Itasca01B
1986 Winnebago Winnebago21C

Questions

Is the 86V055000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WINNEBAGO IND., INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V055000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V055000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on April 24, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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