Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Era Motor Homes, Manufactured From July 25, 2011, Through August 4, 2011And Built On Sprinter/Daimler Chassis. The Supplier Of The Rear Springs Rolled The Spring Eye Diameter Out Of Tolerance During ProduCTIon, And Then Corrected The Diameter Without Heating The Parts. This Could Potentially Lead To A Crack Of The Spring Eye Over Time.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
ERA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V553000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs
Effect Of Defect
If A Spring Eye Were To Crack, The Rear Spring Could Collapse, Suddenly Upsetting The Vehicles Handling, Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Winnebago Is Working With Sprinter/Daimler To Notify Owners. Sprinter/Daimler Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign, Please See 11V-323. Sprinter/Daimler Dealers Will Replace The Rear Springs As Necessary Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 30, 2011. Owners May Contact Sprinter At 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110725
End Of Manufacture
20110804
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20111130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111110