Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 14V-016 · Sunnybrook and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago of Indiana, LLC recall 14V-016 covers 5,839 Sunnybrook and Winnebago vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Winnebago of Indiana, LLC (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay, Brookside, Edgewater, Harmony, Raven, Remington, Sunset Creek, and Titan, model year 2012-2013 Winnebago Lite Five and ONE, and model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Ultralite and Minnie trailers and fifth wheels, equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
The risk
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-574-825-5250,or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Winnebago's number for this recall is LOC12414.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 13, 2011 to September 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Door Locks May Become InoperativeNHTSA