Recall 16V155000: 2016 Itasca Suncruiser, 2016 Winnebago Adventurer, 2015 Winnebago Commercial Vehicle
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 16, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 31
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
The risk
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2016 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2015 Winnebago Commercial Vehicle
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V155000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 140
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Owner letters
- Apr 15, 2016
- Components
- Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology