Itasca Suncruiser; Winnebago Vista (2013): Steering
Recall 12V453000 · Sep 14, 2012 · Winnebago Industries Inc.
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V453000
- Date
- Sep 14, 2012
- Maker
- Winnebago Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 Winnebago and 2013 Itasca motor home built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.
What can happen
The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | Suncruiser | 2013 |
| Winnebago | Vista | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V453000?
2 models: Itasca Suncruiser (2013), Winnebago Vista (2013), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V453000?
These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
What can happen?
The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.