Recall 10V122000: 2008–2009 Itasca Sunstar and 4 other models

Report received

Mar 25, 2010

Manufacturer

Winnebago industries, inc.

Potentially affected

9vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

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 has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

Possible consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

Remedy

Winnebago is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Itasca Sunstar0 complaints
• 2009 Itasca Sunstar0 complaints
• 2008 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
• 2008 Winnebago Tour0 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Tour0 complaints
• 2008 Winnebago Vista1 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Vista0 complaints
• 2008 Winnebago Voyage2 complaints
• 2009 Winnebago Voyage0 complaints