Recall 08V681000: 2009 Winnebago Sightseer and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 19, 2008

Manufacturer

Winnebago industries, inc.

Potentially affected

36vehicles

Model years

2009

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

Winnebago is recalling 36 my 2009 vista, sightseer, and itasca sunstar and sunova motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' . These vehicles were produced with a vehicle certification label that states load range 'g' tires when in fact the vehicles are equipped with load range 'f' tires.

Possible consequence

The purpose of this part is to specify the content and location of, and other requirements for, the certification label to be affixed to motor vehicles to address certification-related duties and liabilities, and to provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the federal motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to the vehicle.

Remedy

Winnebago will provide correct federal certification labels as well as installation instructions to the motor home owners. If an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The recall is expected to begin on or about january 2, 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Itasca Sunova0 complaints
• 2009 Itasca Sunstar0 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Sightseer0 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Vista0 complaints