Recall 08V571000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2006-2009 WINNEBAGO VISTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 717 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V571000 |
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 717 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2006 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2006 ITASCA SUNSTAR, 2006 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2007 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2007 ITASCA SUNSTAR, 2007 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2008 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2008 ITASCA SUNSTAR, 2008 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2008 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2009 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2009 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2009 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2009 ITASCA SUNSTAR
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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