Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V223000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V223000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 1,699 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Corrective Action

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V223000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,699

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r45k-5vp9-pztp

NHTSA ID: 08V223000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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