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Winnebago Industries, Inc
Safety Issue:
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2017
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintRedundant Winnebago Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 2017 ITASCA SPIRIT IF331G WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000 DELIVERY MILES, I NOTICED A FLOOR SCREW CONTACTING A WIRING HARNESS IN VICINITY OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE CONTACT HAPPENED TO BE MADE WHERE THERE IS ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE ELECTRICAL TAPE IS ALREADY DAMAGED AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT AS THE SCREW IS SHARP, DEVELOP A REPAIR PROCEDURE, AND INVESTIGATE IF THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEMIC TO ALL IF331G MODELS.
Corrective Action:
WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 2017 ITASCA SPIRIT IF331G WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000 DELIVERY MILES, I NOTICED A FLOOR SCREW CONTACTING A WIRING HARNESS IN VICINITY OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE CONTACT HAPPENED TO BE MADE WHERE THERE IS ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE ELECTRICAL TAPE IS ALREADY DAMAGED AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT AS THE SCREW IS SHARP, DEVELOP A REPAIR PROCEDURE, AND INVESTIGATE IF THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEMIC TO ALL IF331G MODELS.
Additional Notes:
WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 2017 ITASCA SPIRIT IF331G WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000 DELIVERY MILES, I NOTICED A FLOOR SCREW CONTACTING A WIRING HARNESS IN VICINITY OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE CONTACT HAPPENED TO BE MADE WHERE THERE IS ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE ELECTRICAL TAPE IS ALREADY DAMAGED AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT AS THE SCREW IS SHARP, DEVELOP A REPAIR PROCEDURE, AND INVESTIGATE IF THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEMIC TO ALL IF331G MODELS.
Mfg Campaign: 10916383
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2016
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