NHTSA Recall 03V243000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,684 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Itasca Sunova.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V243000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 89 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 8, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes, when the cooking range and furnace are operating at the same time, the flame on the cooking range could be forced downward over the burner or flame outage could occur. This condition is due to the location of the furnace and cooking range whereby the furnace may draw air in from above the range burners and cause a downdraft.
Safety risk
Should this occur, the flame may go out, and the liquid propane (lp) gas will continue to flow. This is a hazardous situation that could result in an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an air restrictor panel under the range. Owner notification began july 10, 2003. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
Winnebago recall no. 89.customers can 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 03V243000
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.