Itasca and Winnebago Recall 03V060000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Brake Fluid Low Warning, Lamp
NHTSA recall 03V060000 · announced February 21, 2003 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 8,532 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
The risk
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 88.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2000 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2001 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2002 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2003 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2000 Itasca Sunova
- 2001 Itasca Sunova
- 2002 Itasca Sunova
- 2003 Itasca Sunova
- 2000 Itasca Sunrise
- 2001 Itasca Sunrise
- 2002 Itasca Sunrise
- 2003 Itasca Sunrise
- 2000 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2001 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2002 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2003 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2000 Winnebago Brave
- 2001 Winnebago Brave
- 2002 Winnebago Brave
- 2003 Winnebago Brave
- 2000 Winnebago Sightseer
- 2001 Winnebago Sightseer
- 2002 Winnebago Sightseer
- 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.