2018 WINNEBAGO ERA Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 17V782000 on 12/07/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 10/11/2012 - 12/03/2017
- Affected:
- 17,360
- Defect:
- Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 winnebago era, travato, minnie winnie, fuse, view, trend, aspect, brave, vista, sightseer, adventurer, forza, journey, tour, revel, paseo, chalet, access, and intent motorhomes and commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 itasca spirit, navion, cambria, tribute, sunstar, sunova, suncruiser, solei, meridian, elipse, horizon, reyo, and via motorhomes. these vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2018. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V274000 on 05/01/2018
- Component:
- Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
- Manufactured:
- 08/08/2017 - 04/10/2018
- Affected:
- 293
- Defect:
- Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2018 winnebago travato and 2018-2019 winnebago era, and revel recreational vehicles. the roof rack may not have been installed with the correct fasteners, possibly resulting in the roof rack detaching from the vehicle while moving.
- Consequence:
- If the roof rack detaches while moving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet, free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2018. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 150.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V546000 on 08/21/2018
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 11/17/2014 - 07/12/2018
- Affected:
- 6,700
- Defect:
- Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes. these vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
- Consequence:
- If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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