NHTSA Recall 16V155000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2016-03-16. An estimated 31 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
Risk
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.
Manufacturer campaign number: 140
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.