Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 07V-370 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 07V-370 covers 67 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V370000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
The risk
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WIPER LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR TO THE PIVOT ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 106.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 8, 2007 to July 9, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.