NHTSA Recall 16V455000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V455000; Date: Jun. 22, 2016
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Itasca Elipse; 2015 Itasca Elipse; 2016 Itasca Elipse; 2014 Winnebago Tour; 2015 Winnebago Tour; 2016 Winnebago Tour
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 705
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to November 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to November 18, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks north America has notified owners, and dealers, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. An interim notification was distributed to owners on July 8, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or email dtna. Warranty. Campaigns@daimler. Com.
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: Aug 15, 2016
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