Itasca Sunova recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 21, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Itasca Sunova, Sightseer

Recall number

15V581000

Brand / firm

Itasca, Itasco, Winnebago

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 172 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.

What to do

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, the harness attachment point will be relocated to provide the harness extra clearance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service number at 1-641-585-3535.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.