Recall 11V-217: 2009–2010 Winnebago Adventurer, 2009–2010 Winnebago J38S
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 2011, covering about 5 vehicles.
The problem
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 adventurer manufactured from may 14, 2009, through october 16, 2009, and certain model year 2009-2010 winnebago j38s commercial vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2008 through june 21, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
The risk
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
The fix
Dtna/freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. Please see dtna's safety defect report 10v-178. Owners may contact the warranty campaigns department at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V217000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 11V-217?
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 adventurer manufactured from may 14, 2009, through october 16, 2009, and certain model year 2009-2010 winnebago j38s commercial vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2008 through june 21, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
How is recall 11V-217 fixed?
Dtna/freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. Please see dtna's safety defect report 10v-178. Owners may contact the warranty campaigns department at 1-800-547-0712.
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.