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Safety recall · 92V149000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 10, 1992. It covers about 88 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V149000
Reported
Oct 10, 1992
Vehicles
88
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

The a.I.R./ Exhaust check valves at the engine may malfunction allowing hot exhaust gases to pass into the rubber hoses which normally carry unheated air.

The risk

The hot exhaust gases that pass through the check valveto the rubber hoses have the potential to melt and/or ignite the rubber hose.The melted or ignited rubber hose will damage the surrounding components andthe fire may cause further vehicle damage or personal injuries.

The fix

REPLACE THE MALFUNTIONING CHECK VALVES.

Contacts

System: exhaust system.Description of vehicle: motorhomes, model no. Wwr32rq.Note: winnebago will supply the new check valves to the vehicle owners, andreimburse the cost of having the existing valves removed and the new valvesinstalled by a reputable service center. The service center must sign theservice completion card and the owner must mail the card and service center'sinvoice to the manufacturer for reimbursement.

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 Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V149000.
  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

Questions

Is the 92V149000 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 92V149000?

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 92V149000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 10, 1992. 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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