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SevereNHTSA·16V385000·Announced 2016-05-31

Winnebago Recalls 2015-2016 Motor Homes for Steering Box Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes because a steering box defect could cause loss of steering ability.

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 structural vehicle defect (steering box) that could result in a sudden loss of steering ability and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured between August 29, 2014, and November 4, 2015. These vehicles were built on a Freightliner chassis.

The recall addresses a defect where the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height. This can cause excessive play, leading to wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle. If this connection fails, it could result in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler Trucks of North America will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA TOUR, ELLIPSE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
306

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)

  • TOUR
  • ELLIPSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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