2015 Winnebago Itasca Problems

The contact owns a 2015 Freightliner XC. The contact stated that the fuel line fractured which resulted in fuel spilling all over the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed, diagnosed, and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 WINNEBAGO ITASCO NAVION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PROPANE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 WINNEBAGO ITASCA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A POTENTIAL CRASH COULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MOTOR AND THE CONTROL BOARD WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ *JS

NOTHING YET, FORTUNATELY. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME AND JUST BECAME AWARE THAT FORD SHIPS THE LARGER F53 CHASSIS' TO THE COACH BUILDER (THIS CASE WINNEBAGO) WITHOUT ANY WAY OF THE END CUSTOMER CHECKING THE REAR, INSIDE DUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THE ONLY WAY TO CHECK THE PRESSURE IS TO REMOVE THE OUTER TIRE AT $100+ PER TIME AT A TIRE DEALER (THEY HAVE TO JACK THE 26,000 LB. VEHICLE UP & REMOVE THE 2 OUTSIDE TIRES). THIS CREATES AN UNNECESSARY COST BURDEN, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE CONSUMER. FOR INSTANCE, AFTER PURCHASING THIS MOTORHOME AND DRIVING IT 1400 MILES HOME, I CHECK TO FIND THE 4 TIRES I CAN CHECK AT 94 LBS. PSI WHEN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE AT 100 PSI. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THE INSIDE DUAL TIRES ARE BECAUSE I CANNOT CHECK THEM. IN FORDS OWNER MANUAL THEY STATE TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE DAILY, OR AT LEAST WHEN LEAVING ON A TRIP, OR ANOTHER PAGE STATES AT LEAST MONTHLY--THAT'S $1200+ FOR ME, JUST BECAUSE THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE INSIDE TIRE VALVES. IT'S ACTUALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AS ON THE ROAD I, (AND MOST OTHERS) WILL NOT PAY OUT $100+ EVERY COUPLE DAYS TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, SOMETHING I DID EASILY ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH MY OLDER WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THIS MEANS DRIVING MANY MILES, GUESSING, AND NOT KNOWING IF A TIRE IS UP OR DOWN ON PRESSURE. FORD SHOULD STOP THIS PRACTICE AND FIX THE EXISTING UNITS UNDER NEW VEHICLE WARRENTEE! THANKS