Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V238000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V238000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to august 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis Includes 56 affected units, Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated, component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to august 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to august 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis. on certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks north america, llc., (dtna) will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2016. owners may contact daimler truck north america, llc., customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's recall number for this recall campaign is fl-704. Owners may also contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V238000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-04-25T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer brakes may stay activated

Component: Service Brakes, Electric

Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to august 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis. on certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.

Consequence Summary: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. as a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks north america, llc., (dtna) will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2016. owners may contact daimler truck north america, llc., customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's recall number for this recall campaign is fl-704. Owners may also contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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