Electric Steps may Extend while Driving
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Units affected
- 1,253
- Recall opened
- Dec 22, 2015
- Owner notification
- Feb 12, 2016
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE15011: Entry Step Failures
Affected vehicles (6)
- ITASCA SUNCRUISER2015–2016
- ITASCA SUNOVA2015–2016
- ITASCA SUNSTAR2015–2016
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER2015–2016
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER2015–2016
- WINNEBAGO VISTA2015–2016
Component / system
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Risk / consequence
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Documents (12)
Source: NHTSA campaign 15V866000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.