Recall 10V440 affects 52 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited motor homes for an oven gas-line leak. Repair is free at franchised Excel dealers.
Excel recall 10V440 covers 52 2010-2011 Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited motor homes equipped with Suburban gas cook stoves with sealed burners. An aluminum propane tube can break and leak gas as the oven burner lights; that leak can cause a flash or fire if the oven valve is not turned off, and the Excel dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Suburban gas cook stove in the 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited motor homes uses a sealed-burner oven system. In normal use, an aluminum tube carries liquid propane gas from the oven control valve to the gas orifice, which meters gas to the burner so the oven can light and heat correctly.
The defect is in that aluminum gas tube. When the oven burner attempts to light, the tube can break instead of carrying gas to the burner. Once the tube breaks, liquid propane gas escapes inside the stove area rather than flowing only through the intended burner path.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first indication can be the oven burner failing to light normally, the smell of propane, or any other sign of gas near the stove.
Who's affected?
Covers Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited trailers across the 2010 and 2011 model years, all tied to the same equipment recall.
| 2011 Excel Wild Cargo | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Excel Winslow | Equipment |
| 2011 Excel Winslow | Equipment |
| 2011 Excel Limited | Equipment |
| 2010 Excel Wild Cargo | Equipment |
| Units affected | 52 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A gas leak near the oven pilot can flash when the gas ignites. If the oven valve is not turned off promptly, that flash can become a fire. Stop using the oven if you suspect a leak and arrange dealer service. Repair will be free at any franchised Excel dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, or Limited is included in this recall.
- Contact Excel customer service at 1-785-282-6825 to confirm current repair handling and dealer instructions.
- Schedule the free replacement gas-line repair that fixes the LP gas tube break and leak at the oven burner.
- Bring the recall notice if Excel mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V440 when you call.
- Avoid using the oven until the replacement gas line is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Excel technician installs a replacement gas line for the Suburban sealed-burner cook stove. The replacement line was sourced and tested to remove the stress point that caused the aluminum tube to break and leak propane when the oven burner tried to light. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| September 28, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V440?
Recall 10V440 covers 52 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited motor homes equipped with Suburban gas cook stoves with sealed burners. The oven gas line can break and leak propane when the oven burner attempts to light. Dealers will install a replacement gas line for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, or Limited is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 10V440. If it is, contact a franchised Excel dealer and ask for the replacement oven gas line repair. Reference recall number 10V440 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will install the replacement gas line free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2010-2011 Excel Wild Cargo, Winslow, and Limited motor homes.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a propane gas leak near the oven pilot. If leaked gas ignites, it can cause a flash and a fire if the oven valve is not turned off. The free dealer repair replaces the gas line that created the stress point.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The recall centers on a gas leak when the oven burner attempts to light. Treat any propane smell, flash at the oven pilot, or abnormal oven lighting as a serious warning. Turn the oven valve off, stop using the stove, and arrange the free recall repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V440000 |
|---|---|
| Excel customer service | 1-785-282-6825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V440 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V440000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →