NHTSA Recall 03V243000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V243000; Date: Jul. 8, 2003
Should this occur, the flame may go out, and the liquid propane (lp) gas will continue to flow. This is a hazardous situation that could result in an explosion or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Itasca Sunova; 2003 Itasca Sunova; 2004 Itasca Sunova; 2002 Winnebago Sightseer; 2003 Winnebago Sightseer; 2004 Winnebago Sightseer
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,684
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes, when the cooking range and furnace are operating at the same time, the flame on the cooking range could be forced downward over the burner or flame outage could occur. This condition is due to the location of the furnace and cooking range whereby the furnace may draw air in from above the range burners and cause a downdraft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an air restrictor panel under the range. Owner notification began July 10, 2003. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Recall Notes:
Winnebago recall no. 89. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 10, 2003
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