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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSP…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V060000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING) MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,500. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AND NO WARNINGS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM. A CABLE WAS RUBBING AGAINST ANOTHER LINE AND ANOTHER SECTION HAD CORROSION, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE FAILURE. UPDATED 08/04/11
NHTSA ODI #10404580
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
THE ENTRY, AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SOMETIMES DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO PUSH HARD TO OPEN.*AK THE RV IS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, GFI OUTLETS WILL NOT RESET, STOVE MOUTING SCREW IS BROKEN, TRIP METERS ARE INOPERATIVE, WORK HORSE CHASIS, WATER LEAKS ON DRIVER SIDE REAR WHE…
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THE ENTRY, AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SOMETIMES DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO PUSH HARD TO OPEN.*AK THE RV IS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, GFI OUTLETS WILL NOT RESET, STOVE MOUTING SCREW IS BROKEN, TRIP METERS ARE INOPERATIVE, WORK HORSE CHASIS, WATER LEAKS ON DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL IF THE SHOWER IS IN USE, DRIVER SIDE REAR LEVELER RETRACTS AFTER SITTING (AFTER SITTING FOR 3 ITS ABOUT 3" OFF THE GROUND), GRAY & BLACK WATER DUMP VALVES INOP, ENTRY DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, DASH HEATER BLOWS COOL/AIR CHECKED OUT AND FOUND VAC LINE OFF/HEATER VALVE REINSTALLED OPS CHECKED GOOD, BODY ELECTRICAL CRUISE CONTROL INOP, CHECKED ADVISED DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED POOR ELECTRICAL CONECTION FOR CRUISE CONTROL, ODOMETER INOP. PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE TO CLUSTERS MUST REMOVE IT AND SEND A TOUR MASTER FLUID HAS DEBRIS FLUID IS EMPTY, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR CUSUMER HEARS A RATTLE IN BACK.*SCC
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
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