WINNEBAGO VISTA 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V162000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO VISTA 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-17 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

Production Dates: 2013-02-20 - 2013-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 523

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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.