Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : 321RB | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900601 - 19910301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V181000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911220 | Date Received by ODI: 19911021 | Date Added to Database: 19911030 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 352 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE COOKING RANGE AND THE FURNACE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN THE MOTORHOME. WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION, IT CAN DRAW AIR OVER THE RANGE TOP, CAUSING A DOWNDRAFT ONTO THE RANGE TOP. |
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Consequence:
THE DOWNDRAFT ONTO THE RANGE TOP CAN CAUSE THE BURNERS TOMELT, OR MAY EXTINGUISH THE FLAME ON THE BURNER, ALLOWING LP GAS TO FLOW INTOTHE MOTORHOME. BOTH CONDITIONS INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A PARTITION BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE FURNACE, ELIMINATING AIRFLOW BETWEEN THE TWO APPLIANCES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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