NHTSA Recall 12V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V057000; Date: Feb. 16, 2012
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Itasca Suncruiser; 2012 Itasca Suncruiser; 2013 Itasca Suncruiser; 2011 Itasca Sunova; 2012 Itasca Sunova; 2013 Itasca Sunova; 2011 Itasca Sunstar; 2012 Itasca Sunstar; 2013 Itasca Sunstar; 2011 Winnebago Adventurer; 2012 Winnebago Adventurer; 2013 Winnebago Adventurer; 2011 Winnebago Sightseer; 2012 Winnebago Sightseer; 2013 Winnebago Sightseer; 2011 Winnebago Vista; 2012 Winnebago Vista; 2013 Winnebago Vista
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,841
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 2, 2012
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