Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago vecta rv. The contact stated that after receiving notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v577000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman), the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the parts needed for repairs were on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
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Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
- Risk
- The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs,or the need for more steering wheel adjustments, while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641‑585‑3535 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V577000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Winnebago Vecta 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
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Questions about the 2004 Winnebago Vecta
Is the 2004 Winnebago Vecta reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Winnebago Vecta, close to a typical Vecta model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Winnebago Vecta?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Winnebago Vecta have?
1 recall, covering steering.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Winnebago Vecta steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V577000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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