The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V455000·Announced 2016-06-22

Winnebago Recalls 2014-2016 Motorhomes Due to Throttle Sensor Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2014-2016 Tour and Itasca Ellipse motorhomes because a throttle sensor defect may prevent the engine brake from activating, increasing 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 affecting braking capability, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to the potential for significant injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Winnebago Tour motorhomes manufactured between May 25, 2013, and November 25, 2015, and Itasca Ellipse motorhomes manufactured between May 25, 2013, and November 18, 2015. The recall involves a defect in the throttle pedal position sensor, which may fail to return to zero. This malfunction can cause the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

A sudden loss of the engine brake without warning may lead to reduced braking ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler Trucks North America has notified owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal free of charge. An interim notification was distributed to owners on July 8, 2016, and the recall began on August 15, 2016.

Owners may contact the Daimler Warranty Campaign Department at 1-800-547-0712 or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA TOUR, ELIPSE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
705

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
  • ELIPSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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