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Winnebago Travato Recall 16V026: Ignition Switch Can Cut Power to Air Bags and Brakes

NHTSA campaign 16V026, reported January 21, 2016, 359 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The ignition switch on these motor homes may intermittently lose electrical contact. This can stall the vehicle and partly or fully disable the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel cluster. Losing these systems can raise the risk of a crash and increase the chance of injury if a crash occurs.

The repair is free. Authorized Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block at no cost. Owners who received interim notices in January 2016 can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 to arrange the repair.

If you own one of the affected model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, or Itasca Viva motor homes, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair with a dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V026Winnebago Industries, Inc
Component
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Risk
An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US (Chrysler), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices in January 2016. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or 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.

Affected vehicles

Itasca Viva20152016
Winnebago Travato20152016
Winnebago Trend20152016