4 recalls found. |
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 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2018-03-28
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 winnebago intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
Consequence
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 149.
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 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2018-03-28
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 winnebago intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
Consequence
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2018. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 149.
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 #4 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2018-03-28
Description
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 winnebago intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
Consequence
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2018. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 149.
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.