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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V149📅 Mar 28, 2008

2006–2008 Winnebago Journey & 2006–2008 Winnebago Voyage + 8 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
08V149000
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
31
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 9, 2008
Built
Jan 12, 2006 – Jan 8, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V149 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V149?

2006–2008 Winnebago Journey & 2006–2008 Winnebago Voyage + 8 more. 31 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Itasca dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-267-3000.