Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V516000 Reported October 20, 2004

Winnebago/ford/air filter

Q: What is recall 04V516000?

NHTSA recall 04V516000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on October 20, 2004. It addresses: Winnebago/ford/air filter. The recall affects approximately 5,125 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · N/A · 5,125 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V516000

Manufacturer Campaign

04S23

Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,125

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 20, 2004

Defect Summary

On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

Safety Consequence

These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V516000 or campaign 04S23.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V516000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V516000?

NHTSA recall 04V516000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on October 20, 2004. It addresses: Winnebago/ford/air filter. The recall affects approximately 5,125 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V516000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04S23. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.