Itasca / Winnebago recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 winnebago vectra and itasc horizon motor homes manufactured between november 2006 and may 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
What could happen
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Winnebago is working with freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began during february 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Itasca Horizon 2008–2009
- Winnebago Vectra 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V020000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 25, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 247
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Notes
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2010
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Dec 7, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.