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Winnebago Recall – 2015-2016 Motorhomes

Winnebago Adventure Motorhome

Winnebago Adventure Motorhome

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Winnebago Recalls  Motorhomes

 

Report Receipt Date: DEC 22, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V866000
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,253

Winnebago 2015-2016 Motorhomes Associated with this Recall

  • ITASCA SUNCRUISER
  • ITASCA SUNOVA
  • ITASCA SUNSTAR
  • WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 
  • WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
  • WINNEBAGO VISTA

Winnebago Recall Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

REMEDY:

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
 
 
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