WINNEBAGO VISTA 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V598000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO VISTA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-22 2016-08-12 2016-08-12

Production Dates: 2014-05-06 - 2016-04-22

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3826

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch "ATS" that may not be properly tightened.

Consequence

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

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.