Winnebago Adventurer, Vista; Itasca Sunstar: Exterior lighting

Date

March 2, 2023

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Itasca Sunstar (2023); Winnebago Adventurer (2023); Winnebago Vista (2023)

Component

Exterior Lighting

Description of the defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 Adventurer, Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The motorhomes may be missing the rear reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potentially affected

22

What can happen

Missing reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 173

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 11, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

173

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Rear Reflector · 166850-01

Recall number

23V140000

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.