Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 12V-559 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. recall 12V-559 covers 2,495 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,4955 models
ReportedDec 3, 2012Owners notified Dec 21, 2012
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V559000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model Era motorhomes, 2010-2013 Via and Itasca Reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007, through August 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.

The risk

Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.

What to do

The fix

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Winnebago's recall campaign number is 127.Customers may 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.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 13, 2007 to August 10, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.