CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago ERA, View, and Itasca Navion vehicles manufactured September 11, 2014, to February 27, 2015 and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-Benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- 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
Certain 2015 Winnebago ERA, View, and Itasca Navion motorhomes built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis may have an abutting wedge installed incorrectly. This wedge is attached to the door jamb to make the door easier to open after a severe frontal impact.
If a vehicle with an incorrectly installed wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, more force may be needed to open the doors, which increases the risk of injury to occupants who need to get out.
The repair is free. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and authorized dealers will check the wedge installation and correct it if necessary. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Itasca Navion | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago ERA | 2015 |
| Winnebago View | 2015 |