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2014-2016 Itasca Elipse and Winnebago Tour recall: accelerator pedal

Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on June 22, 2016. It covers about 705 vehicles.

vehicles affected
705
reported
Jun 22, 2016
owners notified
Aug 15, 2016

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected].

Recall number 16V455000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V455000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Itasca Elipse and Winnebago Tour accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 16V455000, reported on June 22, 2016, covers about 705 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V455000?

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 [email protected].

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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