Other: labelsRecall 17V-456 · Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 17V-456 covers 6 Winnebago vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V456000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2015 BUS28WC and BUS28SH transit buses. Based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) limitations indicated on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
Overloading of the transit bus may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will reduce the seating capacity of the bus, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 17, 2015 to October 8, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.