Recall 13V162000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2013-2014 ITASCA SUNSTAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 523 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V162000 |
| Manufacturer | Winnebago Industries Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 523 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2013 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2013 ITASCA SUNSTAR, 2013 ITASCA CAMBRIA, 2013 WINNEBAGO ACCESS, 2013 ITASCA IMPULSE, 2013 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER, 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2013 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, 2014 ITASCA SUNSTAR, 2014 WINNEBAGO ACCESS, 2014 WINNEBAGO FORZA, 2014 ITASCA SUNOVA, 2014 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER, 2014 ITASCA IMPULSE, 2014 ITASCA CAMBRIA, 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA, 2014 ITASCA SUNCRUISER, 2014 WINNEBAGO ASPECT, 2014 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
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Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Safety Consequence
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Related Recalls for ITASCA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V826000 | 2016 ITASCA SUNCRUISER | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 11,982 | |
| 23V365000 | 2022 ITASCA SUNSTAR | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1,328 | |
| 23V140000 | 2023 ITASCA SUNSTAR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 22 | |
| 22V695000 | 2022 ITASCA NAVION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,084 | |
| 18V532000 | 2012 ITASCA REYO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1,654 | |
| 17V782000 | 2014 ITASCA VIA | EQUIPMENT | 17,360 | |
| 17V262000 | 2017 ITASCA NAVION | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 5,057 | |
| 16V794000 | 2017 ITASCA NAVION | SEATS | 816 | |
| 16V598000 | 2015 ITASCA CAMBRIA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3,826 | |
| 16V455000 | 2014 ITASCA ELIPSE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 705 |