Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V749000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V749000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 3 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling one model year 2008 aspect, one model year 2010 vista and one model year 2012 vista recreational vehicle, each equipped with wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners to contact ricon and dealers can inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2015. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V749000
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling one model year 2008 aspect, one model year 2010 vista and one model year 2012 vista recreational vehicle, each equipped with wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence Summary: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action: Winnebago will notify owners to contact ricon and dealers can inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2015. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-sxkd_gmap.nm46
NHTSA ID: 15V749000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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