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May 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V309000
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V309
Manufacturer Winnebago Towable
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 877
Summary
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago
) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Winnebago
Voyage, Micro Minnie and Micro Flex travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago
’s number for this recall is CAM0000023.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
In May 2021,Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. They communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks.
After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related
concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago
Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed.
Approximately mid-April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex-Tech advised Winnebago
that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the valve body and manifold by the supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago
’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA.
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6 Affected Products
Vehicles
12 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V309-3548.PDF 214.78KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V309-7991.pdf 647.065KB
Recall 573 Report – 5/13/2022
RCLRPT-22V309-1089.PDF 214.772KB
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology Winnebago of Indiana 22V-309 Warranty Summary
RMISC-22V309-4020.pdf 421.014KB
Recall 573 Report – 5/18/2022
RCLRPT-22V309-1021.PDF 214.752KB
Recall 573 Report – 6/1/2022
RCLRPT-22V309-6945.PDF 214.752KB
Recall 573 Report – 7/25/2022
RCLRPT-22V309-5421.PDF 214.766KB
Recall 573 Report – 8/19/2022
RCLRPT-22V309-6395.PDF 214.815KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2
RCLQRT-22V309-1476.PDF 211.229KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V309-4770.PDF 211.229KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V309-0375.PDF 211.316KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V309-4360.pdf 145.798KB
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Winnebago Towable 22V-309 Warranty Summary Summary for Cracked LP Gas Fittings on Voyage, Micro Minnie, and Micro Flex: Series Model Claim Date Claim Qty Micro Flex FLX2108DS 3/28/22 1 Micro Flex FLX2108DS 4/19/22 1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Safety Recall 22V-309 THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE. VIN: Dear Owner: This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Our records indicate that you have purchased a vehicle with the serial number which appears above. REASON FOR THIS RECALL Winnebago Towables has decided that a defect which relates to vehicle safety exists on certain 2021 and 2022 Winnebago Voyage, and 2022 Micro Minnie FLX models. Winnebago Voyage vehicles were manufactured July 28, 2021, through April 21, 2022. Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX vehicles were manufactured March 15, 2022, through March 30, 2022. The LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting may be cracked, and, in some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. WHAT WE WILL DO Winnebago Towables dealers will inspect and if necessary, install a LP Quick Connect on you RV This will be at no charge to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Please contact your Winnebago Towables dealer immediately to arrange for an appointment. The labor time necessary to perform this correction depending on the repair will be approximately 1 hour. Please allow additional time for the dealer to process your vehicle. Winnebago Towables dealers are best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. HOWEVER, if you take your vehicle to the dealer on the agreed date and he does not service this condition on that date or within five days, we recommend you contact Winnebago Towables, Attn.: Customer Service at (574) 825-5250. If you are still unable to obtain such service without charge to you and within a reasonable time, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safe ) 424-9153] or go to http://www.safercar.gov. MEMORA M Page Two IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR THIS REPAIR If you have paid to remedy this issue, you may be eligible for a refund. To obtain information on a refund, contact Winnebago Customer Service by email at retailwoi@wgo.net or write us at Winnebago
Customer Service, 201 14ᵗʰ Street, Middlebury, Indiana 46540 or by telephone at (574) 825-5250. IF YOU HAVE CHANGED ADDRESS OR SOLD THE VEHICLE If you have changed address, sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by contacting Winnebago
Customer Service by email at retailwoi@wgo.net or in writing Winnebago
Customer Service at, 201 14ᵗʰ Street, Middlebury, Indiana 46540 or by telephone at (574) 825-5250. Presentation of this letter to the service center will assist in making the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time. Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products. This letter does not constitute an acknowledgement of legal liability. Winnebago
Towables Middlebury, Indiana 46540 Enclosure
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Submission Date : JUN 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago
Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 877 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago
Voyage/Micro Minnie FLX Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Enerco Flex-Tech Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021,Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. They communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid-April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex- Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the valve body and manifold by the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick-disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Submission Date : AUG 19, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 877 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage/Micro Minnie FLX Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Enerco Flex-Tech Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021,Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. They communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid-April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex- Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the valve body and manifold by the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. Reimbursement is handled under our general recall reimbursement policy that is on file How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick-disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Recall was mail out on June 9, 2020 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Submission Date : JUL 25, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 877 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage/Micro Minnie FLX Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Enerco Flex-Tech Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021,Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. They communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid-April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex- Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the valve body and manifold by the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick-disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Recall was mail out on June 9, 2020 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Submission Date : MAY 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 877 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage/Micro Minnie/Micro Flex Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : ETP International Inc Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021, Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. Grand Design communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid- April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex-Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 valve body and manifold by the supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick-disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Submission Date : MAY 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 877 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage/Micro Minnie/Micro Flex Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Enerco Flex-Tech Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021, Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. Grand Design communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety-related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid- April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex-Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 valve body and manifold by the supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick-disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Submission Date : Winnebago Towable MAY 18, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-309 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000023 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 825-5250 Population : Number of potentially involved : 845 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage/Micro Minnie FLX Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Population was based off of used VIN from production records Production Dates : JUL 28, 2021 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 54CTV1R20N6062317 End : 54CTV1R21N6064531 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 54CTM7K29N3072118 End : 54CTM7K28N3072367 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : LP gas quick disconnects manufactured and supplied by Enerco Flex-Tech are cracking after being assembled. In some cases, the cracking may result in a propane leak. Neither Winnebago Industries nor any of its associated brands are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with this issue. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A cracked LP quick disconnect fitting may lead to a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire. In all cases, the fittings at issue are located outside the living quarters of the RV (underneath or at an outside kitchen) for all Winnebago Industries and associated brand vehicles. Description of the Cause : When the fitting is tightened, the female housing may crack. We are informed that the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech, has not identified root cause at this time, although it is preliminarily believed that the issue is related to an interference between the male and female parts in the connection. While this is not a Winnebago Industries component, and was not manufactured to any Winnebago Industries specification, design and/or instruction, out of the interests of safety, Winnebago Industries commenced an independent analysis Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : of the issue, including the resources of a third-party engineering consultant, which remains ongoing. A customer may notice the smell of LP gas near the quick disconnect fitting or visibly notice a crack in the fitting. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LP Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Description : LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fittings Component Part Number : AH42450-78QD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Enerco Flex-Tech Address : NR NR Country : United States Chronology : In May 2021,Grand Design, identified cracked LP quick connect fittings which appeared to be production related. They communicated the issue to the supplier, Enerco Flex-Tech. Enerco Flex-Tech did not communicate any potential safety issues, advised the issue appeared to be one of quality control/production, and advised that it would make process improvements to the component manufacturing. Upon review, no field failures were identified. Subsequently, over the following approximate 9-to-10-month period, Grand Design occasionally identified Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings upon receipt, or during production quality checks. After each finding, Grand Design communicated with the supplier which continued to assure the issue was one of manufacturing quality assurance. Given vendor feedback, Grand Design did not identify a potential safety- related concern. In March 2022, Winnebago Towable identified additional Enerco Flex-Tech cracked fittings in production. On April 7, 2022, Winnebago Industries opened an investigation to assess the situation at Grand Design and across its associated companies. Inventory was inspected, and warranty claims were analyzed. Approximately mid-April, Winnebago was advised of a pending recall by another OEM regarding a similar issue. On or about April 18, 2022, Grand Design was able to re-create cracked fittings at specified torque and sent sample parts to a third-party engineering consultant for analysis. On or about April 20, 2022, Enerco Flex- Tech advised Winnebago that it was filing a defect report with NHTSA regarding the component and issue. About May 3, 2022, Grand Design’s third-party engineering consultant offered the tentative opinion that the cause of the cracks is over-tightening of the transition fitting between the valve body and manifold by the The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-309 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 supplier during their manufacturing process. That same day, Winnebago’s product safety committee met and decided to file a defect information report with NHTSA. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All suspect components will be replaced with new components with different design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Torquing the recalled quick-disconnect to the required vendor specification introduces the risk of cracking. Replacement quick- disconnects are from another manufacturer and do not crack under the required torque value. All Enerco Flex-Tech quick-disconnect components were immediately pulled from the production floor and replaced with a different quick disconnect supplier. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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