Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V407000 Reported September 14, 2005

Refrigerator roof vent relocation

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 1,367 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V407000
Manufacturer Campaign
96
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,367
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 14, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

Safety Consequence

This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate the roof vent. the recall began on september 9, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

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 05V407000 or campaign 96.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V407000

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

What is recall 05V407000?

NHTSA recall 05V407000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on September 14, 2005. It addresses: Refrigerator roof vent relocation. The recall affects approximately 1,367 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V407000 or the manufacturer campaign number 96. 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.