CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect, one model year 2010 Vista and one model year 2012 Vista recreational vehicle, each equipped with wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Risk
- If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners to contact Ricon and dealers can inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- 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 wheelchair lifts on these motorhomes have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large. This can let the bearings shift out of position, causing the stowed lift platform to move excessively and possibly fail where it is mounted.
If the platform fails, it could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, raising the risk of injury to the person operating the lift. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Vehicles that received the 2014 recall remedy are still covered by this recall.
An authorized dealer will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm your vehicle's status.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Aspect | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Vista | 20102012 |