NHTSA Recall 16V238000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V238000; Date: Apr. 25, 2016
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Itasca Ellipse; 2014 Winnebago Tour
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to August 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks north America, LLC. , (dtna) will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact daimler truck north America, LLC. , customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's recall number for this recall campaign is FL-704. Owners may also contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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: Jun 6, 2016
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