Vehicle recall 05V532000 · November 9, 2005

Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova

On certain motor homes with the optional galley upgrade package, knives stored in the galley knife holder may interfere with the propane gas line to the stove.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain motor homes with the optional galley upgrade package, knives stored in the galley knife holder may interfere with the propane gas line to the stove.
Consequence: The knives could damage the propane gas line allowing propane gas to escape, which has the potential to ignite, resulting in personal injury or vehicle property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will properly route the propane gas line and install a knife shield. The recall began on November 11, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
Notes: Winnebago recall no. 99.CUSTOMERS may also 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: 05V532000
Reported to NHTSA: November 9, 2005
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 99
Owner notification: November 11, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 342
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings

Recall 05V532000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Itasca Sunova (2006): 2006
Winnebago Sightseer (2006): 2006

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