The defect
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON MY 2008 FORD E450 CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL REFLECTS THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
The risk
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR OWNERS IF THEY SO DESIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2008 |
| Itasca Impulse | 2008 |
| Itasca Spirit | 2008 |
| Winnebago Access | 2008 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2008 |
| Winnebago Chalet | 2009 |
| Winnebago Outlook | 2008 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Itasca Impulse | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Itasca Spirit | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Winnebago Access | 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2008 | 0 | 6 |
| Winnebago Chalet | 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| Winnebago Outlook | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2008
166 of the 683 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2008 concerned the equipment; WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed 125 campaigns in all.
| 08V681000 19 Dec 2008 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 08V674000 18 Dec 2008 | TITAN COACHES |
| 08V685000 18 Dec 2008 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 08V661000 15 Dec 2008 | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
| 08V655000 12 Dec 2008 | WARRIOR INDUSTRIES |
| 08V648000 9 Dec 2008 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 08V639000 4 Dec 2008 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
| 08V629000 2 Dec 2008 | DUSTER CAMPER II INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2008