WINNEBAGO ASPECT 2008: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V575000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO ASPECT 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-12

Production Dates: 2007-09-12 - 2007-09-12

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect motorhome manufactured on September 12, 2007. The motorhome is equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Consequence

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Remedy

Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Winnebago. Ricon will notify the affected owner and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 6, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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.