ITASCA ELLIPSE 2015: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V385000

Make Model Year
ITASCA ELLIPSE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-31 2016-05-31 2016-05-31

Production Dates: 2014-08-29 - 2015-11-04

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 306

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.