Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Is Recalling 1,699 My 2005-2009 Winnebago Journey, Tour And Itasca Meridian And Ellipse Motor Homes Built On The Freightliner Xc Chassis. The Chassis Contains Steering Filters That Can Plug Due To Failure Of The Screen Adhesion To The Filter Housing Causing A Rise In Return Line Pressure Potentially Leading To A Hose Separation From The Filter Or Steering Gear Fitting Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Steering Fluid And Power Assist.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
TOUR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V223000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Steering Assist Without Warning Involving A Motor Home Could Be A Problem For Certain Drivers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Is ConduCTIng This Recall And Will Replace The Affected Filters With A Larger Filter (Please See 07V570). Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712 Or Winnebago At 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050301
End Of Manufacture
20061231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1699
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080519