Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LPG LINES

THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS LINE IS ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGE OF THE FORWARD STEEL OVEN RETAINING BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 80V165000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 119

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT THE UNIT FOR PROPER GAS LINE ROUTING. LINES MAY BE EITHER REROUTED OR REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 8, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

THERE MAY BE AN INADEQUATE DISTRIBUTION OF WEIGHT BETWEEN THE TRAILER HITCH AND TRAILER AXLE. THE PROPORTION OF TRAILER WEIGHT ON THE HITCH MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN STABILITY WHILE UNDER TOW.

NHTSA ID: 80V056000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 32

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A BALLAST WEIGHT BOX AND "A" FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS WHICH WILL ENSURE THE CORRECT DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER WEIGHT ON THE HITCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 8, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:COMBUSTION(GAS):DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE:DUC

AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE. THE SHELF MAY SETTLE OR COLLAPSE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THIS WOULD, IN TURN, DISLODGE THE FURNACE EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ID: 80V055000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 600

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELF ATTACHMENT SCREWS AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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