The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V575000·Announced 2012-12-10

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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