The defect
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.
The risk
SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2005, 2006 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2005, 2006 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2005, 2006 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2005 | 5 | 6 |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2004 | 3 | 5 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2005 | 7 | 6 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2006 | 3 | 5 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2002 | 16 | 5 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2003 | 12 | 6 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2004 | 7 | 5 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2006 | 1 | 5 |