Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V179000 Reported April 9, 2014

Brake fluid leakage from brake hose

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 107 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V179000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
107
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2014

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2015 travato, 2014 trend and itasca viva! motorhomes manufactured november 13, 2013, through april 3, 2014 on ram promaster chassis. during the manufacturing of the chassis, a tool may have damaged one of the brake hoses which may result in a leakage of brake fluid from the brake hose.

Safety Consequence

Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler (ram) has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 26, 2014. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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 14V179000 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 14V179000

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

What is recall 14V179000?

NHTSA recall 14V179000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on April 9, 2014. It addresses: Brake fluid leakage from brake hose. The recall affects approximately 107 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V179000 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.