Defect Description For Recall
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Winnebago Tour Motorhomes Manufactured May 25, 2013, To November 25, 2015, And Itasca Ellipse Motorhomes Manufactured May 25, 2013, To November 18, 2015. The Throttle Pedal Position Sensor On The Affected Vehicles May Not Return To Zero, Causing The Engine Brake To Suddenly Not Activate As Expected, Reducing The Vehicle’S Deceleration Ability.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
TOUR
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V455000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
A Sudden Loss Of An Engine Brake Without Warning On A Motorhome May Lead To A Reduced Brake Ability, Potentially Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks North America Has Notified Owners, And Dealers, Will Replace The Throttle Pedal, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notification Was Distributed To Owners On July 8, 2016. The Recall Began On August 15, 2016. Owners May Contact Daimler Warranty Campaign Department At 1-800-547-0712 Or Email Dtna.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20130525
End Of Manufacture
20151125
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
705
Date Owners Notified
20160815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160622