2007 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
06V250000 on 07/12/2006
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
05/31/2005 - 06/29/2006
Affected:
1,021
Defect:
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.
Consequence:
This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes:
customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
07V203000 on 05/08/2007
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
01/29/2007 - 03/15/2007
Affected:
68
Defect:
On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch is engaged while the engine is operating, the engine may shut down.
Consequence:
This could cause loss of driver control increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a diode wire assembly on the auxiliary start solenoid. the recall began on may 11, 2007. owners can contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Notes:
Winnebago recall no. 104.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08V149000 on 03/27/2008
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
01/11/2006 - 01/07/2008
Affected:
31
Defect:
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Correction:
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall began on april 9, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08V419000 on 08/20/2008
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
01/11/2006 - 01/07/2008
Affected:
31
Defect:
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence:
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Correction:
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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