NHTSA Recall 05V475000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V475000; Date: Oct. 13, 2005
If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Itasca Cambria; 2006 Itasca Cambria; 2005 Itasca Sundancer; 2006 Itasca Sundancer; 2005 Winnebago Aspect; 2006 Winnebago Aspect; 2004 Winnebago Itasca Spirit; 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit; 2006 Winnebago Itasca Spirit; 2004 Winnebago Minnie; 2005 Winnebago Minnie; 2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie; 2006 Winnebago Minnie Winnie; 2006 Winnebago Outlook
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,613
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on October 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 14, 2005
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