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2014 Itasca Ellipse and Winnebago Tour recall: service brakes, electric

Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on April 25, 2016. It covers about 56 vehicles.

vehicles affected
56
reported
Apr 25, 2016
owners notified
Jun 6, 2016

Service brakes, electric

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 16V238000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V238000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Itasca Ellipse and Winnebago Tour service brakes, electric?

Yes. Recall 16V238000, reported on April 25, 2016, covers about 56 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V238000?

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.

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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