Winnebago and Itasca Motor Homes Recalled for Steering Gear Bracket Defect
Winnebago is recalling 2013 Itasca and Winnebago motor homes because steering gear bracket bolts may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear bracket) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2013 model year Itasca and Winnebago motor homes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The recall involves the steering gear bracket, which may have been secured with nuts that are incompatible with the installation torque and nut finish. This incompatibility may damage the bolts.
If the bolts fracture, the steering gear may separate, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
These vehicles were repaired prior to being sold, so an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ITASCA, WINNEBAGO SUNCRUISER, VISTA
- Brand
- ITASCA
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Home
- Affected units
- 2
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 (2)
- SUNCRUISER
- VISTA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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