WINNEBAGO ELLIPSE 2015: STEERING
| Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : ELLIPSE | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-08-29 - 2015-11-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V385000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-05-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-31 | Date Added to Database: 2016-05-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 306 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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