Campaign 16V-598

Affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened

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Defect summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.

Consequence

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V598000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 11, of which 5 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-598
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ItascaCambria2015 to 20170
ItascaSunstar2015 to 20171
WinnebagoAspect2015 to 20171
WinnebagoERA2015 to 20171
WinnebagoFuse2015 to 20173
WinnebagoTravato2015 to 20174
WinnebagoVista2015 to 20171
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.