Itasca / Winnebago recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
What could happen
A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
Vehicles covered
- Itasca Spirit 2014–2015
- Itasca Sunstar 2014–2015
- Itasca Tribute 2014–2015
- Itasca Viva 2014–2015
- Winnebago Brave 2014–2015
- Winnebago Minnie Winnie 2014–2015
- Winnebago Trend 2014–2015
- Winnebago Vista 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V510000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 12, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 4, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,307
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 18, 2013 to Nov 18, 2014
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Dec 7, 2017
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Apr 24, 2013
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Air bags Jan 21, 2016
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Oct 6, 2015
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Structure Nov 1, 2024
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Oct 1, 2024
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.