2004–2006 Itasca Meridian & 2004–2006 Winnebago Journey + 4 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-DOOR refrigerator was incorrectly located.
💥 The risk
This CAN allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on september 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V407000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 96
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,367
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 9, 2005
- Built
- May 2, 2002 – Aug 12, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Winnebago recall no. 96.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.