Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
SIGHTSEER
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V243000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010327
End Of Manufacture
20030508
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2684
Date Owners Notified
20030710
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030708
Make Campaign Number
89