Winnebago Journey recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 10, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2016 Winnebago, Itasca — 4 models

Recall number

16V277000

Brand / firm

Winnebago, Itasca

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 91 units

Why it was recalled

If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.

What to do

Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.