Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer
— Recall Campaign #15V581000
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 172 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V581000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 21, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V581000 |
| Units affected: | 172 |
- Description:
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
- Consequeces:
- A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, the harness attachment point will be relocated to provide the harness extra clearance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service number at 1-641-585-3535.
- 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.