2006 Itasca Ellipse & 2006 Itasca Meridian + 2 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes, the cinch bolt, where the steering column connects to the intermediate shaft, was improperly tightened. This could result in the bolt threads being stripped, conceivably not providing a tight joint.
💥 The risk
If the joint is loose, the intermediate shaft has the potential to slip off the spline shaft of the steering column causing loss of steering control. This could result in personal injury or vehicle and property damage.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the cinch bolt and nut. The recall began november 4, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V496000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 98
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 152
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 4, 2005
- Built
- Aug 24, 2005 – Oct 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Winnebago recall no. 98.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.