Winnebago Winnebago 1996
Model Winnebago made in 1996 by Winnebago got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V208000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 08/16/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 47 | 11/01/1996 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/25/1996 | 10/30/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The generator fuel supply hose located adjacent to the generator was not routed or clamped properly and could come in contact with the engine exhaust. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact can cause the hose to deteriorate and allow gas to be released which can cause a fire. this can result in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new fuel hose which will be rerouted and clamped away from the exhaust giving the hose adequate clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin duringnote: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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| #68 | 02/14/1997 | 51322 | Recall 97v-012- winnebago industries, inc has determined that a defect exists in certain winnebago and itasca motor homes built between 1989 and 1997- the defect is in the spare tire carrier hoist system- during transit, the hoist compone | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Radiator recall work not performed due to lack of parts. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/19/1996 | 1 | 05/20/1996 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 2 | ||
| Consumer states headlight switch has been replaced twice, the shop that changed the other headlight switch stated that it appeared that there had been a previous replacement because the nut holding switch on the dashboard had been damaged and the switch itself appeared to have been scarred and marred, the switch had seven wires/connectors, one was separated and three were burned to the extent that the switch housing was melted and the connectors were loose.*et | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/19/2002 | |||
| Front brake rotors cracked down the middle and caused brakes to fail. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Spring in steering assembly failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 2 | |||
| A short circuit occured in vehicle, causing windshiled wipers to be inoperable, repair shop removed a windshiled module which was causing the problem.*et | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers failed during snow storms in weather of 25 degrees. | |||