Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V015000 Reported January 26, 1998

Winnebago/lp hose

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Fuel System, Other · 741 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
741
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 26, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. a liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. the elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.

Safety Consequence

Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V015000

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

What is recall 98V015000?

NHTSA recall 98V015000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on January 26, 1998. It addresses: Winnebago/lp hose. The recall affects approximately 741 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.