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NHTSA Recall 01V225000: Mounting (fuel system)

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 101 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Itasca Sunrise.

101
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (July 19)
NHTSA campaign01V225000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING
Report receivedJuly 3, 2001
Owner notificationJuly 19, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. These vehicles may have the incorrect liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracket. Depending on how the tank was installed, there may not be adequate clearance between the tank and a bolt head on the suspension. Without clearance, the tank could be damaged.

Safety risk

Over time, could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will reposition the lp gas tank. Owner notification began july 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V225000

Make and modelModel years
Itasca Sunrise2001
Winnebago Brave2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.