The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V664000·Announced 2015-10-16

Winnebago and Itasca Motorhomes Recalled for Transmission Shift Cable Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Brave, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, and Itasca models because they can shift out of park without brakes applied.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes, as well as Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between July 13, 2015, and October 6, 2015, and are built on Ford chassis.

The recall addresses a defect involving an incorrect shift cable bracket and improper shift cable adjustment. This issue allows the vehicles to be shifted out of 'PARK' without the driver applying the brakes. If the vehicle is shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, it may unintentionally move, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA SIGHTSEER, VISTA, BRAVE, ADVENTURER
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
297

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 (8)

  • SIGHTSEER
  • VISTA
  • BRAVE
  • ADVENTURER
  • SUNCRUISER
  • SUNSTAR
  • TRIBUTE
  • SUNOVA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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