CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; SUSPENSION; TIRES
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2015 BUS28WC and BUS28SH transit buses. Based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) limitations indicated on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Overloading of the transit bus may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will reduce the seating capacity of the bus, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. 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
Some 2015 Winnebago Transit buses may be certified for more seats than the vehicle can safely carry. If the bus is fully loaded, it may exceed its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on the certification label. Overloading can cause the bus to lose control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Winnebago will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reduce the bus's seating capacity at no cost to you. The recall began on September 13, 2017. If you own one of these vehicles, contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 to confirm the recall applies to your bus and to arrange the repair.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to make sure this repair has been completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Transit BUS28SH | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Transit BUS28WC | 2015 |