Winnebago Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V162000 by Winnebago Industries Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 winnebago access, aspect, sightseer, vista, adventurer, forza and itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, sunstar, suncruiser motorhomes manufactured february 20, 2013, through april 25, 2013 Includes 523 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 winnebago access, aspect, sightseer, vista, adventurer, forza and itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, sunstar, suncruiser motorhomes manufactured february 20, 2013, through april 25, 2013

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 winnebago access, aspect, sightseer, vista, adventurer, forza and itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, sunstar, suncruiser motorhomes manufactured february 20, 2013, through april 25, 2013. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. a damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on july 17, 2013. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V162000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-26T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 523

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 winnebago access, aspect, sightseer, vista, adventurer, forza and itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, sunstar, suncruiser motorhomes manufactured february 20, 2013, through april 25, 2013. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. a damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Consequence Summary: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Winnebago will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on july 17, 2013. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 13V162000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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