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2015-2016 Itasca Ellipse and Winnebago Tour recall: steering

Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on May 31, 2016. It covers about 306 vehicles.

vehicles affected
306
reported
May 31, 2016
owners notified
May 31, 2016

Steering

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 16V385000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V385000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Itasca Ellipse and Winnebago Tour steering?

Yes. Recall 16V385000, reported on May 31, 2016, covers about 306 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V385000?

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.

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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