ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CINCH BOLT, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Nov 01, 2005 — Recall Campaign #05V496000

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CINCH BOLT, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BOLT THREADS BEING STRIPPED, CONCEIVABLY NOT PROVIDING A TIGHT JOINT.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 152 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

05V496000

Manufacturer:	Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Recall date:	November 01, 2005
NHTSA Campaign #:	05V496000
Units affected:	152

Description:: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CINCH BOLT, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BOLT THREADS BEING STRIPPED, CONCEIVABLY NOT PROVIDING A TIGHT JOINT.
Consequeces:: IF THE JOINT IS LOOSE, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SLIP OFF THE SPLINE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CINCH BOLT AND NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
Notes:: WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 98.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affects the following:

2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTORHOME EQUIPPED WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE LIQUID PROPANE HOSE WITH PART NUMBER: 195011-01-000. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V625000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A LIQUID PROPANE LEAK COMING FROM THE ENDS OF THE HOSE FITTINGS. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EQUIPMENT WAS TOO OLD TO BE RECALLED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A NEW PROPANE HOSE HOWEVER, THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED FOR INSTALLATION. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED.;
2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN Complaints
I HAVE DISCOVERED A SEVERED WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS ON WHICH OUR 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN MOTORCOACH IS BUILT. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE SHOWING THE BROKEN WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY UNDER THE FLOOR. APPARENTLY THE GREASE FITTING ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS THE MECHANISM THAT SNAGGED THE WIRE. THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ARE IN "VERY" CLOSE PROXIMITY AND THERE IS NO SHIELDING OR PROTECTION FOR THE WIRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CUSTOMER SUPPORT INDICATED THAT HAD BOTH WIRES BEEN SEVERED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE LOST BRAKING. *NM;
2006 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION, WHICH IMPAIRS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR BURNED OUT. THE MOTOR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE ENGINE SIZE, POWERTRAIN, # OF CYLINDERS, AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,200.;
2006 WINNEBAGO TOUR Complaints
WE PURCHASED A USED 2006 WINNEBAGO TOUR IN MAY OF 2010 WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. DURING THE HEATING OF THE DAY THE REFRIGERATOR WOULD START MAKING A NOISE AND IF WE SHUT IT OFF FOR AN HOUR OR SO-THE NOISE WOULD GO AWAY. IN NOV. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE NORCOLD. WE MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REPAIR IN ATLANTA FOR THE TIME PERIOD WE WERE TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE,HOWEVER THE PARTS DID NOT ARRIVE BEFORE WE LEFT THE ATLANTA AREA. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS WHERE WE ARE IN SC. WHILE TALKING TO NORCOLD ON 3/7/11 TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE PARTS, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR SOLUTION SHUTS THE REFRIGERATOR OFF IF THE TEMP GETS TOO HIGH. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NO ONE IS AROUND TO TURN IT BACK ON, I WAS TOLD THAT NORCOLD FELT IT WAS BETTER TO LOSE WHAT'S IN THE REFRIGERATOR THAN TO LOSE THE RV TO FIRE. IN MY OPINION THIS IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. *TR;