CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 Winnebago Tour, and Itasca Ellipse vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, to August 9, 2013 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
- Risk
- If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC., (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Daimler Truck North America, LLC., customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's Recall number for this recall campaign is FL-704. Owners may also 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
On certain motorhomes built from May 23, 2013 to August 9, 2013 on a Freightliner chassis, the brake activation signal to a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. If the signal stays active, the towed vehicle's brakes can remain engaged and drag, potentially overheating and causing a fire. Following drivers may also be confused by the motorhome's braking, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-745-8000 (recall number FL-704) or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. The repair is free: dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies at no charge. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Itasca Ellipse | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Tour | 2014 |