2008–2009 Itasca Horizon & 2008–2009 Winnebago Vectra recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 winnebago Vectra and itasc Horizon motor homes manufactured between november 2006 and may 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
💥 The risk
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Winnebago is working with freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began during february 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
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
- 10V020000
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 247
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-647-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 12, 2010
- Built
- Nov 1, 2006 – May 31, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .