CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
- Risk
- A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The adhesive securing the hood bracket on these motorhomes may have been applied incorrectly. Over time, the bracket can come loose and detach from the vehicle.
A detached hood bracket can become a road hazard for other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will inspect the hood bracket and make any necessary repairs free of charge. Owner notification letters began mailing January 31, 2025. You can contact Winnebago Industries at 1-800-537-1885, referencing recall 192, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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