Recall 16V026000

AIR BAGS

Report Date
20160121
Component
AIR BAGS
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

Safety Consequence

An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US (Chrysler), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices in January 2016. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 ITASCA VIVA
2015 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
2015 WINNEBAGO TREND
2016 ITASCA VIVA
2016 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.