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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.