Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 15, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/WHEEL COVER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS 222FD, 222QD, AND 222HD). THE WHEEL COVER CAN ROTATE WHILE MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL.

NHTSA ID: 01V298000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 396

Consequence Summary:

IF THE COVER ROTATES TO THE VALVE STEM, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT COULD SHEAR THE VALVE STEM OFF, LEADING TO A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE. THIS RAPID TIRE AIR LOSS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS AND WHEEL COVERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 15, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/LP LINE FASTENERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD). FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE BRACKETS AND THEY COULD BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 01V260000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 1,292

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TANK COULD FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A ROAD HAZARD OR A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LP TANK ATTACHMENT AND RE-TIGHTENED THE FASTENERS IN ADDITION TO ADDING LOCK NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 7, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/LP LINE ROUTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE BLACK PIPE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TO THE FURNACE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE COPPER LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THIS PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE END OF THE LEAF SPRING OF THE SUSPENSION.

NHTSA ID: 01V252000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 154

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE MAY GET DAMAGED AND OVER TIME, A LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLACK PIPE AND REPLACE THE LP LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 3, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/LP GAS TANK BRACKET

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKET. DEPENDING ON HOW THE TANK WAS INSTALLED, THERE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TANK AND A BOLT HEAD ON THE SUSPENSION. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, THE TANK COULD BE DAMAGED.

NHTSA ID: 01V225000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 101

Consequence Summary:

OVER TIME, COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE LP GAS TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 30, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

NHTSA ID: 01V128004

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 4,370

Consequence Summary:

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 26, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/LPG LINES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.

NHTSA ID: 01V099000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 1,437

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.

NHTSA ID: 01V091004

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 3,632

Consequence Summary:

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 6, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WINNEBAGO/LPG HOSE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. THE HOSE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE SLIDEOUT OF THE UNIT DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE HOSE "LOOP" AT THE EXTENSION MECHANISM. THE INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF HOSE IN THIS LOOP COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HOSE WHEN THE ROOM IS RETRACTED.

NHTSA ID: 01V006000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 127

Consequence Summary:

HE HOSE COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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