Vehicle recall 12V389000 · August 8, 2012
Winnebago Access, Winnebago Access Premier and 20 more models
A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
- Consequence
- If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
- Notes
- This is Winnebago recall no. 126. Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V389000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2012
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 126
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
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 (2012): 2012
- Itasca Impulse (2012): 2012
- Itasca Impulse Silver (2012): 2012
- Itasca Meridian (2012): 2012
- Itasca Navion (2012): 2012
- Itasca Navion IQ (2012): 2012
- Itasca Reyo (2012): 2012
- Itasca Suncruiser (2012): 2012
- Itasca Sunova (2012): 2012
- Itasca Sunstar (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Access (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Access Premier (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Adventurer (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Aspect (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Chalet (2013): 2013
- Winnebago Commercial Vehicle (2012): 2012
- Winnebago ERA (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Sightseer (2012): 2012
- Winnebago VIA (2012): 2012
- Winnebago View (2012): 2012
- Winnebago View Profile (2012): 2012
- Winnebago Vista (2012): 2012
Has your Itasca been repaired?
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