Vehicle recall 78V250000 · November 17, 1978

1975-1977 Itasca Itasca

The rear mounting bracket on the auxiliary gas tank was welded instead of bolted.

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

Summary: The rear mounting bracket on the auxiliary gas tank was welded instead of bolted. The bracket could fail without warning, resulting in a gasoline leak.
Remedy: Dealer will install a new bracket that will be bolted rather than welded, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; fuel tank, rear mounting bracket.consequences of defect: leaking gasoline could lead toa vehicle fire andserious injuries to passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V250000
Reported to NHTSA: November 17, 1978
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: November 28, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,540
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 78V250000 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 Itasca (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975

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