Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V135000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V135000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured september 11, 2014, to february 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis Includes 519 affected units, Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured september 11, 2014, to february 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured september 11, 2014, to february 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

Mercedes-benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V135000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-03-09T00:00:00

Subject: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 519

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured september 11, 2014, to february 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence Summary: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Mercedes-benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15V135000

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