Vehicle recall 93V139000 · August 24, 1993

1988 Winnebago Spectrum

These motorhomes are susceptible to engine compartment fires.

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

Summary: These motorhomes are susceptible to engine compartment fires. The cause is not limited to one component or system.
Consequence: Engine compartment fires can result in destruction ofthe motorhome and possible personal injury or death.
Remedy: Winnebago has been unable to remedy the situation. Since the length of time to develop a fix for the defect is unknown, winnebago is offering to exchange the vehicles. Please contact the winnebago owner relations department at 1-800-537-1885.
Notes: System: exhaust.vehicle description: 32 foot motorhomes.notes: a NHTSA inquiry indicated that prior remedies performed on thesevehicles did not repair the safety-related defect. Therefore this second recallhas been issued. See 93V122000.IF your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact the winnebago owner relations department at 1-800-537-1885. Alsocontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V139000
Reported to NHTSA: August 24, 1993
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: September 8, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 85
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Recall 93V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Winnebago Spectrum (1988): 1988

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