Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2015 Winnebago View, Era, Navion

Recall date

March 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V135000

Brand / firm

Winnebago, Itasca

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 519 units

Why it was recalled

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago ERA, View, and Itasca Navion vehicles manufactured September 11, 2014, to February 27, 2015 and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

What to do

Mercedes-Benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.