NHTSA recall 12V389000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
Itasca Cambria and 21 more
Reported Aug 8, 2012165 vehicles affectedWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number 126Built Mar 1, 2012 – Mar 21, 2012
The defect
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
The risk
If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.