CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Trend, Travato, and Itasca Viva motorhomes manufactured November 13, 2013, to December 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will have Chrysler notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS module software, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2014. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is P62.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in these motorhomes may fail to learn the locations of the individual tire sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light can come on even when tire pressures are within specification, and if a tire actually loses air, the driver may not be notified of the change.
If the warning light is triggered because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask a real low tire pressure condition. That could lead to tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will update the TPMS module software at no charge, and Chrysler will notify owners. You can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 (recall number P62), and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Itasca Viva | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Travato | 20142015 |
| Winnebago Trend | 20142015 |