Recall
Winnebago 321rl — 91V181000
NHTSA ID
91V181000
Make
Winnebago
Model
321rl
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1991-10-21
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
352
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE COOKING RANGE AND THE FURNACE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN THE MOTORHOME. WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION, IT CAN DRAW AIR OVER THE RANGE TOP, CAUSING A DOWNDRAFT ONTO THE RANGE TOP.
Consequence
THE DOWNDRAFT ONTO THE RANGE TOP CAN CAUSE THE BURNERS TOMELT, OR MAY EXTINGUISH THE FLAME ON THE BURNER, ALLOWING LP GAS TO FLOW INTOTHE MOTORHOME. BOTH CONDITIONS INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
Remedy
INSTALL A PARTITION BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE FURNACE, ELIMINATING AIRFLOW BETWEEN THE TWO APPLIANCES.