2007–2008 Itasca Ellipse & 2007–2008 Itasca Latitude + 4 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 Journey, Destination, Tour and itasca Meridian, Latitude, and Ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
💥 The risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07V306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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
- 08V226000
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 306
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Feb 1, 2007 – Aug 31, 2007
- 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.