Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V571000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V571000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 717 affected units, STEERING ARM CASTLE NUT/WORKHORSE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Corrective Action

Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V571000
Report Received Date: 2008-10-29T00:00:00
Subject: Steering arm castle nut/workhorse
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 717

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Consequence Summary: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Corrective Action: Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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-qspd~pjbi~t44p
NHTSA ID: 08V571000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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