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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V155000·Announced 2016-03-16

Winnebago Recalls 2015-2016 RVs for Improperly Torqued Hitch Bolts

Winnebago is recalling certain 2015-2016 Adventurer and Itasca Suncruiser vehicles because hitch bolts were not properly torqued, which could cause the hitch to detach and increase crash risk.

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 (hitch attachment) that could lead to a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured between January 16, 2016, and March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured between January 6, 2016, and March 8, 2016. The recall involves a defect where the bolts that attach the hitch to the vehicle frame were not properly torqued.

The improper torquing of these bolts could cause the hitch to detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA ADVENTURER, SUNCRUISER, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
31

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 (3)

  • ADVENTURER
  • SUNCRUISER
  • COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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