Vehicle recall 05V475000 · October 13, 2005
Winnebago Itasca Spirit, Winnebago Aspect and 5 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V475000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2005
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 14, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,613
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Itasca Cambria (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Itasca Sundancer (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Winnebago Aspect (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Winnebago Itasca Spirit (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Winnebago Minnie (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Winnebago Minnie Winnie (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Winnebago Outlook (2006): 2006
Has your Itasca been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Itasca dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.