Recall 05V496000 — STEERING:COLUMN Defect in 2006-2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE
RECALL This recall affects up to 152 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V496000 |
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 152 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CINCH BOLT AND NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
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