Recalls for 2006 Winnebago View

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2007-04-18
Description
On certain motor homes, the exterior slideout storage drawer can inadvertently slide out during normal highway operation.

Consequence
This could impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury and/;or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a secondary catch on these motor homes.  The recall began on june 15, 2007.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-614-585-3535.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  105.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS

Posted on: 2005-06-09
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with optional rear suspension air bags, the upper mount can move and contact the tire.

Consequence
This could damage the tire and cause vehicle instability which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a rear suspension air bag upper mount reinforcement kit.  The recall began on june 17, 2005.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  95.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 2005-12-30
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.

Consequence
The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on december 23, 2005.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  100.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2010-10-12
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 winnebago view and itasca navion motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  210, seat belt assembly anchorages.  In a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.  

Consequence
If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.

Corrective Action
Winnebago will add additional seat belt anchorages free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 12, 2010.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago safety recall no.  118.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .