Winnebago Recalls 2008 Aspect Motorhome for Wheelchair Lift Fire Risk
Winnebago is recalling one 2008 Aspect motorhome because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
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 potential fire hazard caused by a short circuit in the wheelchair lift, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to significant injury/property-damage reports or structural/electrical defects posing fire risks.
Plain-English summary
Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect motorhome manufactured on September 12, 2007. The vehicle is equipped with a Ricon-manufactured wheelchair lift featuring an optional armored pendant cable.
The defect involves the installation of the armored pendant cable, which may not clear the wheelchair lift or may lack a protective cover, or have a misinstalled cover. This condition allows the cable to contact the power lug at the base of the wheelchair lift, potentially causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Ricon will conduct the recall on behalf of Winnebago and notify the affected owner. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on February 6, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
The recalled product
- Product
- WINNEBAGO ASPECT
- Brand
- WINNEBAGO
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1
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 (1)
- ASPECT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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