2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER RECALL - #08V419000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/12/2006 - 1/8/2008 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/2008 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
31 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, FURNACE
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT
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