NHTSA Recall 15V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V135000; Date: Mar. 9, 2015
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Itasca Navion; 2015 Winnebago ERA; 2015 Winnebago View
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 519
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured September 11, 2014, to February 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Mercedes-benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2015
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