Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Winnebago Tour, And Itasca Ellipse Vehicles Manufactured May 23, 2013, To August 9, 2013 And Built On A Freightliner Chassis. On Certain Recreational Vehicles Built With A Heavier, Adjustable Foot Pedal, The Brake Activation Signal To Certain Towed Devices May Not DeActivate When The Service Brakes Are Released.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
TOUR
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V238000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Electric
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Activation Signal To A Towed Device Remains Active When The Motorhome Chassis Service Brakes Are Released, The Brakes On A Towed Device May Remain Engaged Depending On Brake Configuration Of The Trailer. As A Result, The Brakes Would Drag And Possibly Overheat Potentially Resulting In A Fire. Additionally, Following Drivers May Be Confused By The Motorhome’S Actions, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc., (Dtna) Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Affected Brake Assemblies, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 6, 2016. Owners May Contact Daimler Truck North America, Llc., Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Recall Number For This Recall Campaign Is Fl-704. Owners May Also Contact Winnebago Customer Service At 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20130523
End Of Manufacture
20130809
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
56
Date Owners Notified
20160606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160425