Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Is Recalling 594 My 2008-2009 Destination, Journey, Tour, Vectra, And Itasca Latitude, Meridian, Ellipse, And Horizon Motor Homes Equipped With Saf-Holland Adl Series Rear Suspensions. In Some Instances The Transverse Beam Was Not Properly Welded Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
DESTINATION
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V573000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails, Vehicle Stability While Cornering Could Be Affected Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In A Crash. In Addition, The Transverse Beam Could Drop To The Ground Causing Sparks That Could Cause A Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
Winnebago Is Working With Daimler Trucks/Saf-Holland To Have A Visual InspeCTIon Of The Adl Transverse Beam Performed. If A Weld Defect Is Identified, Saf-Holland Will Provide A Service Replacement Kit That Contains A New Transverse Beam, All Necessary Installation Hardware, Beam Replacement, And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge (Please See 08V269 And 08E031). Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712, Saf-Holland At 1-231-773-3271, Or Winnebago At 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070801
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
594
Date Owners Notified
20080912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081030