NHTSA Complaint #11476149 — 2021 WINNEBAGO NAVION

The issue involves the main propane hose that runs from the propane tank to the manifold on my 2021 Winnebago Navion. The Winnebago parts graphic (attached) shows the hose crossing under the RV ahead of the rear tire. On mine, the hose goes over the rear driver's tire wheel well and crossed behind the tire to the manifold. Upon arriving home and smelling propane, I discovered the hose had been severed in two in the wheel well. It appears the hose may have had sufficient slack that the tire caught it and sliced it in half. I am attaching photos and the Winnebago graphic (the arrow and wheel were added by me). It is amazing that there was no fire. It could easily have resulted in serious injury or death. The hose has been replaced and routed properly to avoid the tire area by Rick's RV (part of El Cajon Ford, El Cajon, CA), I have retained the original hose. I do not know if mine was an anomaly or if all 2021 Navions and Views have the same safety issue. I have notified Winnebago of the issue.