Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V385000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V385000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 winnebago tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured august 29, 2014, to november 4, 2015 and built on a freightliner chassis Includes 306 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 winnebago tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured august 29, 2014, to november 4, 2015 and built on a freightliner chassis
Defect Summary
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured august 29, 2014, to november 4, 2015 and built on a freightliner chassis. in the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks of north america will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2016. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.