CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
- 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
Some recreational vehicles may have an electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. A loose power connection can build up heat at the connection point, increasing the risk of a fire.
Winnebago will notify owners of affected vehicles. Authorized dealers will tighten the electrical connection and replace the ATS box and switch as necessary. These repairs are performed free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 for more information, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Itasca Cambria | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Itasca Sunstar | 201520162017 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 201520162017 |
| Winnebago ERA | 201520162017 |
| Winnebago Fuse | 201520162017 |
| Winnebago Travato | 201520162017 |
| Winnebago Vista | 201520162017 |