WINNEBAGO TRAVATO 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO | TRAVATO | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-04 | 2016-01-21 | 2016-01-21 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-27 - 2016-01-06
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 359
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva" motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US "Chrysler", manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices in January 2016. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or 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.
