Electrical systemRecall 16V-598 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 16V-598 covers 3,826 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V598000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
The risk
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 6, 2014 to April 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.