NHTSA Recall 05V573000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2005-12-28. An estimated 193 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Risk
THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
Manufacturer campaign number: 100
Notes
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 100. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Itasca Cambria
- 2006 Itasca Ellipse
- 2006 Itasca Horizon
- 2006 Itasca Meridian
- 2006 Itasca Navion
- 2006 Itasca Spirit
- 2006 Itasca Sundancer
- 2006 Itasca Sunova
- 2006 Itasca Sunrise
- 2006 Winnebago Aspect
- 2006 Winnebago Journey
- 2006 Winnebago Minnie Winnie
- 2006 Winnebago Outlook
- 2006 Winnebago Sightseer
- 2006 Winnebago Tour
- 2006 Winnebago Vectra
- 2006 Winnebago View
- 2006 Winnebago Voyage