NHTSA Recall 01V260000: Mounting (fuel system)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,292 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Itasca Horizon.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V260000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | August 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). Four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. If the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce undue stress on the weld joints of the brackets and they could break.
Safety risk
If this happens, the tank could fall off, resulting in a road hazard or a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lp tank attachment and re-tightened the fasteners in addition to adding lock nuts. Owner notification began august 24, 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 01V260000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Itasca IKP36LD | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Winnebago Journey | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Winnebago Journey DL | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Winnebago WKP36L | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Winnebago WKP36LD | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.