SIGHTSEER UNSPECIFIED 2016: STRUCTURE

Make : SIGHTSEER Model : UNSPECIFIED Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2014-08-01 - 2015-08-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V866000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-12 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-22 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1253
Summary:
      Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence:
      If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy:
      Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.