Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Is Recalling 717 My 2006-2009 Sightseer And Vista, Itasca Sunova And Sunstar Motor Homes Built On Workhorse Chassis. The Castle Nut That Retains The Steering Drag Link To The Pitman Arm May Have Been Improperly Torqued During Assembly. The Improper Torque May Have Damaged The Castle Nut And Compromised The Integrity Of The ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
ITASCA
Model Of Vehicle
SUNSTAR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V571000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
If The Drag Link Were To Separate From The Pitman Arm, The Driver Would Not Have DireCTIonal Control Of The Vehicle Possibly Causing A Crash.
Fix Defect
Winnebago Is Working With Workhorse To Replace And Properly Tighten The Castle Nut That Retains The Steering Drag Link To The Pitman Arm (Please See 08V442). Owners May Contact Workhorse At 1-877-946-7731 Or Winnebago At 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050501
End Of Manufacture
20071016
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
717
Date Owners Notified
20080909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081029