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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V598📅 Aug 12, 2016

2015–2017 Itasca Cambria & 2015–2017 Itasca Sunstar + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.

💥 The risk

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

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
16V598000
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Vehicles affected
3,826
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-537-1885
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 22, 2016
Built
May 6, 2014 – Apr 22, 2016
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 16V598 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 16V598?

2015–2017 Itasca Cambria & 2015–2017 Itasca Sunstar + 5 more. 3,826 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 1-800-537-1885.