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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V581📅 Sep 21, 2015

2015–2016 Winnebago Sightseer & 2016 Itasca Sunova + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.

💥 The risk

A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, the harness attachment point will be relocated to provide the harness extra clearance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service number 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
15V581000
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Vehicles affected
172
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 5, 2015
Built
Mar 19, 2015 – Jul 15, 2015
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 15V581 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 15V581?

2015–2016 Winnebago Sightseer & 2016 Itasca Sunova + 1 more. 172 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.