CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one 2020 Commercial vehicle, equipped with a certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lift. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Risk
- Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
- Remedy
- A dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 for 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wheelchair lift installed on this 2020 Winnebago commercial vehicle may have an outer barrier that deploys unexpectedly. The lift platform may then fail to securely hold the wheelchair, which increases the risk of injury to the person using the lift. The vehicle also does not meet the federal safety standard for platform lift systems.
Authorized dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. If you have questions, contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on the NHTSA website, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Commercial Vehicle | 2020 |
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