The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V088000·Announced 2010-03-09

Winnebago and Itasca Motor Homes Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

Winnebago is recalling 2010 Sightseer, Vista, Sunova, and Sunstar motor homes because an exposed 120V circuit could cause electrical shock.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in personal injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk electrical hazards.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Winnebago Sightseer D33C, Vista E30W, Itasca Sunova D33C, and Sunstar E30W motor homes. These vehicles were manufactured between July 16, 2009, and January 14, 2010. The recall involves an electrical system defect where wiring from an incomplete 120V circuit may become energized. This wire assembly was installed for an option that was not ordered or installed on the vehicle.

The connector at the end of this circuit is not covered, leaving an opening that allows contact with an energized conductor. A person touching this connector may suffer an electrical shock, which could result in personal injury or death. The safety recall began on March 3, 2010.

Dealers will install the missing conductors and receptacle to correct the issue at no charge to the owner. Owners may contact Winnebago at 641-585-6939 for more information. 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 visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA SIGHTSEER D33C, VISTA E30W, SUNSTAR E30W, SUNOVA D33C
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
79

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SIGHTSEER D33C
  • VISTA E30W
  • SUNSTAR E30W
  • SUNOVA D33C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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