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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V057000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Published February 16, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 16, 2012

What's the hazard

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE ‘PRNDL’ DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.

What to do

WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

Recall details

Brand
WINNEBAGO
Model
VISTA
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Lot
2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA | 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA | 2012 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER | 2011 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER | 2012 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER | 2013 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER | 2011 ITASCA SUNSTAR | 2011 ITASCA SUNCRUISER | 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER | 2012 ITASCA SUNCRUISER | 2013 ITASCA SUNOVA | 2012 ITASCA SUNOVA | 2013 ITASCA SUNSTAR | 2012 WINNEBAGO VISTA | 2011 ITASCA SUNOVA | 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR | 2013 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER | 2011 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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