Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V455000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V455000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 18, 2015 Includes 705 affected units, Engine Brake may not Activate, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 18, 2015

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 18, 2015. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks north america has notified owners, and dealers, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. an interim notification was distributed to owners on july 8, 2016. The recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or email dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V455000
Report Received Date: 2016-06-22T00:00:00
Subject: Engine brake may not activate
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 705

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 18, 2015. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence Summary: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimler trucks north america has notified owners, and dealers, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. an interim notification was distributed to owners on july 8, 2016. The recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or email dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 16V455000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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