2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE RECALL - #05V496000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/24/2005 - 10/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
11/1/2005 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/4/2005 |
| # Affected |
152 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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