Itasca / Winnebago recall: Structure
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
What could happen
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicles covered
- Itasca Suncruiser 2015–2016
- Itasca Sunova 2015–2016
- Itasca Sunstar 2015–2016
- Winnebago Adventurer 2015–2016
- Winnebago Sightseer 2015–2016
- Winnebago Vista 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V866000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,253
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
- Part
- Structure
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: Structure Nov 1, 2024
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Oct 1, 2024
- Winnebago recall: Electrical system Aug 15, 2024
- Winnebago recall: Equipment Apr 26, 2024
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Seat belts May 24, 2023
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Mar 2, 2023
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.