Recall 98V-015: 1998 Itasca G33WQ, 1998 Itasca L33WB and 10 more

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Jan 26, 1998, covering about 741 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-015
Report date
Jan 26, 1998
Vehicles affected
741
Owners notified
Mar 6, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (Lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible LP leak.

The risk

Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

The fix

Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin february 16, 1998.owners who take their motor homes 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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentFuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V015000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca G33WQ1998All years
Itasca L33WB1998All years
Itasca L34WY1998All years
Itasca L36WL1998All years
Itasca Suncruiser1998All years
Itasca Sunflyer1998All years
Winnebago Adventurer1998All years
Winnebago Chieftain1998All years
Winnebago G33WQ1998All years
Winnebago L33WB1998All years
Winnebago L34WY1998All years
Winnebago L36WL1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-015?

Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (Lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible LP leak.

How is recall 98V-015 fixed?

Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.