NHTSA Campaign 05V475000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. · Reported Oct 13, 2005 · 3,613 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITASCA | CAMBRIA | 2005 | 3,613 |
| ITASCA | CAMBRIA | 2006 | 3,613 |
| ITASCA | SUNDANCER | 2005 | 3,613 |
| ITASCA | SUNDANCER | 2006 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | ASPECT | 2005 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | ASPECT | 2006 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | ITASCA SPIRIT | 2004 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | ITASCA SPIRIT | 2005 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | ITASCA SPIRIT | 2006 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | MINNIE | 2004 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | MINNIE | 2005 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | MINNIE WINNIE | 2005 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | MINNIE WINNIE | 2006 | 3,613 |
| WINNEBAGO | OUTLOOK | 2006 | 3,613 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V475000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.