Electrical systemRecall 10V-088 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 10V-088 covers 79 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SIGHTSEER D33C, VISTA E30W AND ITASCA SUNOVA D33C AND SUNSTAR E30W MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED JULY 16, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WIRING FROM AN INCOMPLETE 120V CIRCUIT THAT MAY BECOME ENERGIZED. THIS WIRE ASSEMBLY WAS PLACED FOR AN OPTION THAT WAS NOT ORDERED OR INSTALLED. THE CONNECTOR AT THE END OF THIS CIRCUIT IS NOT COVERED LEAVING AN OPENING THAT SOMEONE COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH AN ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR.
The risk
A PERSON TOUCHING THIS CONNECTOR MAY SUFFER AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING CONDUCTORS AND RECEPTACLE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 July 16, 2009 to January 14, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.