THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED
— Recall Campaign #77V002000
THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN SERVICE, A DOWN DRAFT OR SUCTION MAY BE CREATED WITHIN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET. FURTHERMORE, THIS DOWN DRAFT COULD CAUSE THE FLAME TO BE DRAWN DOWN OVER THE TOP OF THE BURNER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 38 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V002000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 04, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V002000 |
| Units affected: | 38 |
- Description:
- THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN SERVICE, A DOWN DRAFT OR SUCTION MAY BE CREATED WITHIN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET. FURTHERMORE, THIS DOWN DRAFT COULD CAUSE THE FLAME TO BE DRAWN DOWN OVER THE TOP OF THE BURNER.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL VENEER PANELS OVER AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO ELIMINATE THE DOWN DRAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BURNER COULD MELT AND A FIRE COULD START RESULTINGIN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE FURNACE SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ANDRECEIVED THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.