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Winnebago View Recall 05V573: Structure:Body

NHTSA campaign 05V573, reported December 28, 2005, 193 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V573WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Risk
THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
Notes
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 100. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Itasca Cambria2006
Itasca Ellipse2006
Itasca Horizon2006
Itasca Meridian2006
Itasca Navion2006
Itasca Spirit2006
Itasca Sundancer2006
Itasca Sunova2006
Itasca Sunrise2006
Winnebago Aspect2006
Winnebago Journey2006
Winnebago Minnie Winnie2006
Winnebago Outlook2006
Winnebago Sightseer2006
Winnebago Tour2006
Winnebago Vectra2006
Winnebago View2006
Winnebago Voyage2006