Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 27, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/AUXILLIARY GENERATOR
THE "O" RINGS OF THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY IN THE ONAN EMERALD AND MARQUIS BRAND GENERATOR SETS CAN WEAKEN AND BREAK WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
NHTSA ID: 96V194002
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 138
Consequence Summary:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY ONAN. DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE LPG REGULATOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A MODEL NOT SUBJECT TO RUPTURE, OR INSTALL A PRE-REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 27, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/TAIL LIGHT
THE TAIL LIGHT USED ON THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES.
NHTSA ID: 96V258000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 41
Consequence Summary:
THE PHOTOMETRICS OF THE EUROPEAN TAIL LIGHT USED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS ON THE UNITED STATES VERSION RESULTING IN A DIFFERENCE IN LIGHTING ABILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 5, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WILL NOT ALLOW THE BELT TO BE EXTENDED SO THAT IT CAN BE USED.
NHTSA ID: 96V225000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 491
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE DRIVER OR OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 25, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/GENERATOR FUEL LINE
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.
NHTSA ID: 96V208000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 47
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 Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL HOSE WHICH WILL BE REROUTED AND CLAMPED AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 9, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
THE SEAT BELT "D" RING SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE TWO COMPANION SEATS (SEATS BEHIND THE DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEATS) WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 96V191000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 84
Consequence Summary:
IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, THE SUPPORT BRACKET IS NOT ATTACHED TO A STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING DURING AN ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT "D" RING SUPPORT BRACKET IN THE CORRECT LOCATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 2, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/FUEL; LPG LINES; NON-METALLIC.
THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LP TANK CAN CONTACT THE TANK PLUMBING GUARD CAUSING THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING LP GAS TO BE RELEASED.
NHTSA ID: 96V150000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
LEAKAGE OF LP GAS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ELBOW TO THE MANIFOLD PIPE WHICH WILL REDIRECT THE HOSE AROUND THE GUARD GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE GUARD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WINNEBAGO/EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABEL
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE DATA. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
NHTSA ID: 96V145000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES COULD BE OVERLOADED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, WINNEBAGO DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 19, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO THE AXLE WERE NOT TORQUED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN LOOSEN.
NHTSA ID: 96V137000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
THE BACKING PLATE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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