Winnebago Fuse recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 12, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2015–2017 Winnebago, Itasca — 7 models

Recall number

16V598000

Brand / firm

Winnebago, Itasca

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,826 units

Why it was recalled

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.

What to do

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.