ITASCA NAVION (2013) recall — Equipment
Winnebago 2013 Itasca Navion motorhomes recalled due to propane hose hardening causing leaks and fire risk. Owners must have hose inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling 2013 Itasca Navion motorhomes because propane hoses can harden at the crimp fitting, potentially leaking propane and causing fire if an ignition source is present. This hazard affects owners who may need to have the hose replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250906-winnebago-itasca-navion-2013-propane-leak-fire-hazard-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250906-winnebago-itasca-navion-2013-propane-leak-fire-hazard-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V532000
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“Winnebago Itasca Navion (2013) propane leak fire hazard recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250906-winnebago-itasca-navion-2013-propane-leak-fire-hazard-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V532000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V532000).
Why it’s dangerous
The propane hoses can harden at the crimp fitting, which may lead to leaks. If propane leaks and an ignition source is present, such as a spark or flame, it can cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Winnebago Itasca Navion motorhomes are affected. Those who have the propane hose crimp fitting that may harden are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome was made between 2012 and 2013. The Itasca Navion model is part of the recall. The recall started September 17, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free hose inspection and replacement if needed.
Have Propane Hose Inspected
Dealers will inspect the propane hose for hardening at the crimp fitting and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for all Winnebago motorhomes?
No, this recall specifically affects 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, Via, Itasca Navion, and Reyo motorhomes.
How can I tell if my propane hose is affected?
The hose may harden at the crimp fitting, which can cause leaks. Dealers will inspect it during the recall process.
Do I need to stop using my motorhome immediately?
No, you can keep using it but the hose should be inspected and replaced if needed to prevent fire risk.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V532000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V532000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V532000 (August 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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