Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 15V-510 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 15V-510 covers 3,307 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V510000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
The risk
A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 18, 2013 to November 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.