Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V866000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V866000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 winnebago sightseer, vista, and adventurer motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014 through august 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 itasca sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, through august 31, 2015 Includes 1,253 affected units, Electric Steps may Extend while Driving, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 winnebago sightseer, vista, and adventurer motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014 through august 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 itasca sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, through august 31, 2015

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago sightseer, vista, and adventurer motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014 through august 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 itasca sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, through august 31, 2015. the affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V866000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Electric steps may extend while driving
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 1,253

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago sightseer, vista, and adventurer motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014 through august 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 itasca sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, through august 31, 2015. the affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence Summary: If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.15

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NHTSA ID: 15V866000
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