7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2011-08-04
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes manufactured from november 11, 2010, through july 13, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. These vehicles are equipped with the wrong vehicle weight label.
Consequence
Noncompliance issue - weight information on the wrong format label.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 19, 2011. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
Winnebago's safety recall number is 123.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 .
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2012-12-05
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model era motorhomes, 2010-2013 via and itasca reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 view and itasca navion motorhomes; manufactured november 13, 2007, through august 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.
Consequence
Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on december 21, 2012. Consumers may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
Winnebago's recall campaign number is 127.customers may 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 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Posted on: 2011-11-18
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes, manufactured from july 25, 2011, through august 4, 2011and built on sprinter/daimler chassis. The supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance during production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts. This could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time.
Consequence
If a spring eye were to crack, the rear spring could collapse, suddenly upsetting the vehicles handling, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago is working with sprinter/daimler to notify owners. Sprinter/daimler is handling the remedy for this campaign, please see 11v-323. Sprinter/daimler dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Sprinter safety recall number is 2011100006. 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 .
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-08-08
Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 winnebago and itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence
If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on september 6, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes
This is winnebago recall no. 126. 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 www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2015-08-05
Description
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 winnebago era recreational vehicles manufactured november 11, 2010, to july 20, 2015. The certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure. Accordingly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct tire inflation pressure specifications, free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2015. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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 #6 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-10-28
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 era 170x vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 21, 2020. Owners may contact winnebago customer care 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.
DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-10-28
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 era 170x vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 21, 2020. Owners may contact winnebago customer care 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.