Brake fluid low warning: lampRecall 03V-060 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 03V-060 covers 8,532 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a brake fluid low warning: lamp problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,5326 models

ReportedFeb 21, 2003Owners notified Apr 25, 2003

Complaints since37Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

The risk

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 88.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Itasca Suncruiser2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Itasca Sunova2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Itasca Sunrise2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Winnebago Adventurer2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Winnebago Brave2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Winnebago Sightseer2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Built from August 1, 1999 to January 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.