Recall 08V-149: 2007 Itasca Cambria, 2007–2008 Itasca Horizon and 8 more
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 28, 2008, covering about 31 vehicles.
The problem
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V149000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2007 | All years |
| Itasca Horizon | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Winnebago Access | 2007 | All years |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2006 | All years |
| Winnebago Journey | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2006 | All years |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Winnebago Tour | 2007 | All years |
| Winnebago Vectra | 2007 | All years |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-149?
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How is recall 08V-149 fixed?
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.