WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 2016: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | ADVENTURER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-04-15 | 2016-03-16 | 2016-03-16 |
Production Dates: 2016-01-06 - 2016-03-08
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 140
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
