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NHTSA Recall 16V511000: Water heater (equipment)

Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 262 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Itasca Navion.

262
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (July 22)
NHTSA campaign16V511000
Manufacturer campaign141
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER
Report receivedJuly 6, 2016
Owner notificationJuly 22, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View, and Itasca Navion motor coaches manufactured November 16, 2015, to June 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the grommet around the liquid propane (LP) line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or LP gas from entering the living quarters.

Safety risk

If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the LP line, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 141.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V511000

Make and modelModel years
Itasca Navion2017
Winnebago View2017

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.