2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER RECALL - #08V571000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 717 MY 2006-2009 SIGHTSEER AND VISTA, ITASCA SUNOVA AND SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2005 - 10/16/2007 |
| Recalled on |
10/29/2008 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/2008 |
| # Affected |
717 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 717 MY 2006-2009 SIGHTSEER AND VISTA, ITASCA SUNOVA AND SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 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. |
| See also |
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for STEERING
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, FURNACE
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Recall for EQUIPMENT
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