 |
11-17-2005, 03:15 AM
|
#1
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
Posts: 89
|
Has anyone had the recall done on the 4 door refrigerator vent. Sure hate the thought of someone cutting into my roof.
__________________
2007 Monaco Camelot 40 PAQ
2007 JK 4Door Jeep
|
|
|
|
11-17-2005, 03:15 AM
|
#2
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
Posts: 89
|
Has anyone had the recall done on the 4 door refrigerator vent. Sure hate the thought of someone cutting into my roof.
__________________
2007 Monaco Camelot 40 PAQ
2007 JK 4Door Jeep
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2005, 04:17 AM
|
#3
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 91
|
UPS,
I only know of a recall by the refrigerator company Norcold, but that's for 2000 models and older. What recall are you refering to? If you know the detail, please post them here.
Radarr
__________________
07 Monaco Dynasty 43Q4
"An Unbelievable Coach"
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2005, 01:37 PM
|
#4
|
|
Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,319
|
Link to NHTSA site with information on Winnie fridge vent recall
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2005, 05:20 PM
|
#5
|
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
Posts: 1,196
|
Variable SEARCHTYPE is undefined.
The Error Occurred in D:\cfwebroot\cars\problems\recalls\results.cfm: line 88
86 : <!--- For QuickSearch check for any change in number --->
87 : <cfif SearchType eq 'QuickSearch'>
88 : <cfif Not IsDefined('Lookup')>
89 : <cfset LookupModule="RE">
90 : <cfset LookupId = #RCL_ID#>
__________________
Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA · FMCA 335149 · W3TLN 2005 Suncruiser 38R · W24, no chassis mods needed · 2013 Honda Accord EX-L · 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2005, 05:31 PM
|
#6
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 56
|
ups34, I have a 2004 Adventurer with the 4 door ref. I got a recall and did have it fixed. I was very unhappy that it had to be done. The ref is not supose to be used on gas or elect until repair was made, acording to my dealer. It seems that the vent pipe was causing roof fires, on over 1500 units. A new hole was made 6 inches away from the oringinal vent cap hole. The repair kit for the old hole came as part of the recall. I have not got up on the roof to look at the old hole as it would just %%%% me off. Vet Man
__________________
2008 Itasca 35A
2008 Honda CRV
2010 Chevy Colorado 4x4
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2005, 03:36 AM
|
#7
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
Posts: 89
|
oh boy.. Just looked at the fix planned. You would think for the money we could just get a larger vent installed. No we get a patch. I wonder if some high person or any person that works for winny would like a patch put on his roof if his sun roof leaked. I don't think so.
__________________
2007 Monaco Camelot 40 PAQ
2007 JK 4Door Jeep
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2005, 05:54 AM
|
#8
|
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
Posts: 1,196
|
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> You would think for the money we could just get a larger vent installed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The roof vent has to be sized according to Norcolds spec so that the upward draft functions correctly.
__________________
Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA · FMCA 335149 · W3TLN 2005 Suncruiser 38R · W24, no chassis mods needed · 2013 Honda Accord EX-L · 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2005, 06:05 AM
|
#9
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 56
|
There is no action taken against the so called Engineer that makes these design mistakes. The owner has to live with it. If I did not get it fixed and have a problem then what? I get the roof checked by the dealer yearly so I have a record of it, to cover myself if there are future leaks. This is my last Winnebago. Vet Man
__________________
2008 Itasca 35A
2008 Honda CRV
2010 Chevy Colorado 4x4
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2005, 06:57 AM
|
#10
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: On the road, USA
Posts: 192
|
Had the open roof surgery done last week and still hate the thought of someone cutting into my roof. I didn't climb up there with the tech because I knew my intransigent personality wouldn't mesh with his  . The fix consisted of moving the hole about a foot back towards the rear of the coach. The patch material is not the same as the roof material. The patch is ugly. The patch is well sealed and waterproof. I was really surprised at the volume and high temperature of the air being vented. I can now see how a fire could be generated in the "chimney". The bottom line is, I'm happy  with the patch. One would have to be up on the roof to see it and we didn't buy the coach to impress anyone. It doesn't leak, it's out of sight, and it works, which should obviate the chance of going thru a smoke test.
Blkftvet & maplemom
'04 Journey 39K
Triple Slides
C7/330
KVH In-Motion Dome
'05 Honda Pilot with
Blue Ox and Brake Buddy
|
|
|
|
|
12-06-2005, 09:14 AM
|
#11
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
Posts: 89
|
I had the repair done yesterday. Beckleys in Frederick did and excellent job on the repair. I was not happy about having to do this. But im sure happy I have Beckleys to do my repairs. Great sales and service.
Make sure you get this done. There is a problem and the part removed shows signs of high heat.
__________________
2007 Monaco Camelot 40 PAQ
2007 JK 4Door Jeep
|
|
|
|
|
12-13-2005, 07:47 AM
|
#12
|
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7
|
Can anyone post some pictures of the patch?
__________________
03 Winnebago Adventurer 37C
8.1 litre
|
|
|
|
|
12-14-2005, 07:24 PM
|
#13
|
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 16
|
Hey Rebelsbeach, Thanks for posting the recall fix site. It really helped me understand the problem. Also thanks for everone else's comments they are helpful. I have been worrying about getting this done.
__________________
2005 Adventurer 35U, W22. Monroe RV shocks, 2002 CRV
|
|
|
|
|
12-15-2005, 03:24 AM
|
#14
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
Posts: 89
|
<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> </pre><pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> </pre><pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> </pre>  Don't know how to post a picture
__________________
2007 Monaco Camelot 40 PAQ
2007 JK 4Door Jeep
|
|
|
|
|
12-15-2005, 04:46 AM
|
#15
|
|
Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,319
|
John,in the top right corner of this page,click on the "photo" link then...
1. Be sure your logged-in. This does require separate registration from the forum, but will work in all review areas as well as photo gallery, and if cookies are enabled on your browser you will remain logged-in in all of these areas without having to sign-in at every visit.
2. Click on the "Upload Photos" link located to the right and just below the photos listed here on the front page.
3. Select the category your photo belongs in.
4. Click the browse button to locate the photo on your hard drive. Note: the optimum size of photo is 700 x 700 pixels. This program will automatically reduce your photo if it is larger, but very large pictures will cause a error.
5. Add your comments
6. Click on the Upload/Submit button.
|
|
|
|
|
12-16-2005, 12:36 PM
|
#16
|
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ellicott City
Posts: 89
|
UPS 34, Glad you had a good experience with Beckleys.Mine is there right now and they finished the recall work. I have not seen it yet because they need to wait for a part for something else. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
__________________
Russ
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2006, 07:11 PM
|
#17
|
|
Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,319
|
While I was at dealer today,a gentleman brought his coach in for the recall....THIS is what what found!! Talk about a good catch!!
This is a cutaway piece of the vent material and where it's discolored is CHAR!!
|
|
|
|
|
02-18-2006, 09:25 AM
|
#18
|
|
Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,319
|
This picture speaks for itself....thought it important enough to bump at least once so that anyone who thinks it's ok to "blow off" the recall might reconsider....I was truly amazed with this damage. Think about what this may have done over time?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rebelsbeach:
While I was at dealer today,a gentleman brought his coach in for the recall....THIS is what what found!! Talk about a good catch!!
This is a cutaway piece of the vent material and where it's discolored is CHAR!!
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
