2016 Winnebago Tour | 2015 Itasca Ellipse | 2016 Itasca Ellipse | 2015 Winnebago Tour — Steering
Published May 31, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 31, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V385000, published May 31, 2016. Recalling firm: Winnebago Industries, Inc.; 2016 Winnebago Tour | 2015 Itasca Ellipse | 2016 Itasca Ellipse | 2015 Winnebago Tour — Steering.
What's the hazard
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured August 29, 2014, to November 4, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
What to do
Daimler Trucks of North America will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WINNEBAGO
- Model
- TOUR
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 WINNEBAGO TOUR | 2015 ITASCA ELLIPSE | 2016 ITASCA ELLIPSE | 2015 WINNEBAGO TOUR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Winnebago Tour | 2015 Itasca Ellipse | 2016 Itasca Ellipse | 2015 Winnebago Tour — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V385000 on May 31, 2016. Reported hazard: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured August 29, 2014, to November 4, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
What should I do if I have this product?
Daimler Trucks of North America will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WINNEBAGO. Model: TOUR.