3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-05-10
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 winnebago journey and forza, and 2016 itasca solei and meridian motor homes manufactured may 7, 2015, to march 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago owners will be notified by daimler trucks north america (dtna) and dtnsa will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2016. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Posted on: 2016-05-10
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 winnebago journey and forza, and 2016 itasca solei and meridian motor homes manufactured may 7, 2015, to march 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago owners will be notified by daimler trucks north america (dtna) and dtnsa will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2016. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 winnebago era, travato, minnie winnie, fuse, view, trend, aspect, brave, vista, sightseer, adventurer, forza, journey, tour, revel, paseo, chalet, access, and intent motorhomes and commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 itasca spirit, navion, cambria, tribute, sunstar, sunova, suncruiser, solei, meridian, elipse, horizon, reyo, and via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on january 19, 2018. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.