Winnebago Adventurer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Winnebago Adventurer, Suncruiser, Commercial Vehicle

Recall number

16V155000

Brand / firm

Winnebago, Itasca

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 31 units

Why it was recalled

Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.

What to do

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.