2006-2009 Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunstar and others recall: shaft pitman

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 29, 2008. It covers about 717 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 717
reported: Oct 29, 2008
owners notified: Sep 9, 2008
related complaints: 1

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong: Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy: Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 08V571000

Affected vehicles

Itasca Sunova 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Itasca Sunstar 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Winnebago Sightseer 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Winnebago Vista 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2006 Itasca Sunova 2007 Itasca Sunova 2008 Itasca Sunova 2009 Itasca Sunova 2006 Itasca Sunstar 2007 Itasca Sunstar 2008 Itasca Sunstar 2009 Itasca Sunstar 2006 Winnebago Sightseer 2007 Winnebago Sightseer 2008 Winnebago Sightseer 2009 Winnebago Sightseer

Questions about recall 08V571000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunstar and others shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 08V571000, reported on October 29, 2008, covers about 717 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V571000?

Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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