WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 2015: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V866000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | SIGHTSEER | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-12 | 2015-12-22 | 2015-12-22 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-01 - 2015-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1253
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
