Winnebago Motorhome Recall Electrical Problem

Winnebago Motorhome Recall Electrical Problem
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Winnebago Motorhome Recall

Report Receipt Date: AUG 12, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V598000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,826

Model Year(s)

  • ITASCA CAMBRIA 2014-2017
  • ITASCA SUNSTAR 2015-2016
  • WINNEBAGO ASPECT 2015-2017
  • WINNEBAGO ERA 2015-2017
  • WINNEBAGO FUSE 2015-2017
  • WINNEBAGO TRAVATO 2015-2017
  • WINNEBAGO VISTA 2015-2017
SUMMARY:

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling the above listed recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power cord connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.

CONSEQUENCE:

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the power cord connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

NOTES:

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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