Winnebago Access, Adventurer, Aspect and others: Equipment

Date

Dec. 7, 2017

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc

Vehicles

Itasca Cambria (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Elipse (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Horizon (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Meridian (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Navion (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Reyo (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Solei (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Spirit (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Suncruiser (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Sunova (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Sunstar (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca Tribute (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Itasca VIA (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Access (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Adventurer (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Aspect (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Brave (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Chalet (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Commercial Vehicle (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago ERA (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Forza (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Fuse (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Intent (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Journey (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Minnie Winnie (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Paseo (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Revel (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Sightseer (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Tour (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Winnebago Travato (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); and 3 more makes and models in the full notice

Component

Equipment

Description of the defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potentially affected

17360

What can happen

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 19, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V782000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.