Recalls for 2017 Winnebago Adventurer

DEFECT #1 - 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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2019-11-13
Description
Winnebago industries, inc.  (winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 itasca vista, sunstar, and adventurer 35f motorhomes.  An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.  

Consequence
If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.  

Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge.  The recall began december 10, 2019.  Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.  Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.

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.