Recall 05V-475: 2005–2006 Itasca Cambria, 2005–2006 Itasca Sundancer and 5 more

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2005, covering about 3,613 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-475
Report date
Oct 13, 2005
Vehicles affected
3,613
Owners notified
Oct 14, 2005

The problem

On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.

The risk

If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.

Notes

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V475000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca Cambria2005, 2006All years
Itasca Sundancer2005, 2006All years
Winnebago Aspect2005, 2006All years
Winnebago Itasca Spirit2004, 2005, 2006All years
Winnebago Minnie2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Minnie Winnie2005, 2006All years
Winnebago Outlook2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-475?

On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.

How is recall 05V-475 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.