WINNEBAGO VISTA 2013: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V453000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO VISTA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-06 2012-09-14 2012-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 Winnebago and 2013 Itasca motor home built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.

Consequence

The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.