Recall 07V577000: 2004–2008 Winnebago Vecta and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 12, 2007

Manufacturer

Winnebago industries, inc.

Potentially affected

1,972vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Possible consequence

The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs,or the need for more steering wheel adjustments, while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Itasca Horizon3 complaints
• 2005 Itasca Horizon1 complaints
• 2006 Itasca Horizon0 complaints
• 2007 Itasca Horizon2 complaints
• 2008 Itasca Horizon0 complaints
• 2004 Winnebago Vecta1 complaints
• 2005 Winnebago Vecta0 complaints
• 2006 Winnebago Vecta0 complaints
• 2007 Winnebago Vecta0 complaints
• 2008 Winnebago Vecta0 complaints