Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured August 29, 2014, to November 4, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Safety Consequence
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks of North America will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ITASCA | ELLIPSE |
| 2015 | WINNEBAGO | TOUR |
| 2016 | ITASCA | ELLIPSE |
| 2016 | WINNEBAGO | TOUR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.