Itasca / Winnebago recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010 sightseer d33c, vista e30w and itasca sunova d33c and sunstar e30w motor homes manufactured july 16, 2009 through january 14, 2010. These vehicles may have wiring from an incomplete 120v circuit that may become energized. This wire assembly was placed for an option that was not ordered or installed. The connector at the end of this circuit is not covered leaving an opening that someone could make contact with an energized conductor.
What could happen
A person touching this connector may suffer an electrical shock, resulting in personal injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will install the missing conductors and receptacle. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
Vehicles covered
- Itasca Sunova D33C 2010
- Itasca Sunstar E30W 2010
- Winnebago Sightseer D33C 2010
- Winnebago Vista E30W 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V088000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 3, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 79
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 16, 2009 to Jan 14, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system
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 .
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.