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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V575📅 Dec 12, 2012

2008 Winnebago Aspect recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Winnebago is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect motorhome manufactured on September 12, 2007. The motorhome is equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

💥 The risk

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Winnebago. Ricon will notify the affected owner and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 6, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or 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
12V575000
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
1
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 6, 2013
Built
Sep 12, 2007 – Sep 12, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V575 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 12V575?

2008 Winnebago Aspect. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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