Monday, October 17, 2005
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
WINNEBAGO / ITASCA SPIRIT
2004-2006
WINNEBAGO / MINNIE
2004-2005
WINNEBAGO / OUTLOOK
2006
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V475000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 07, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3613
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
Consequence: IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
Model/Build Years:
WINNEBAGO / ITASCA SPIRIT
2004-2006
WINNEBAGO / MINNIE
2004-2005
WINNEBAGO / OUTLOOK
2006
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V475000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 07, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3613
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
Consequence: IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
