CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
- 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 motorhomes built between August 2014 and August 2015 have electrically operated entry and exit steps that can extend downward and outward while the vehicle is moving. The steps can unexpectedly deploy during travel.
If the steps extend while the motorhome is being driven, they may strike a pedestrian or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 if they have questions.
Winnebago will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Itasca Suncruiser | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Itasca Sunova | 20152016 |
| Itasca Sunstar | 20152016 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 20152016 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 20152016 |
| Winnebago Vista | 20152016 |