NHTSA Recall 16V385000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V385000; Date: May. 31, 2016
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Itasca Ellipse; 2016 Itasca Ellipse; 2015 Winnebago Tour; 2016 Winnebago Tour
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 306
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: May 31, 2016
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