Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ITASCA | MERIDIAN |
| 2016 | ITASCA | SOLEI |
| 2016 | WINNEBAGO | FORZA |
| 2016 | WINNEBAGO | JOURNEY |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.