Itasca Ellipse 2008
Model Ellipse made in 2008 by Itasca got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering and suspension.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V491000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/04/2005 to 10/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 645 | 12/05/2007 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/18/2007 | 10/18/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the rear and rear-side red reflectors are located above the 60-inch height limit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Non-standard side marker and reflector lights could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add reflex reflectors in compliant locations free of charge. the recall began on december 5, 2007. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 107.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V223000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/01/2005 to 12/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1699 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V226000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/01/2007 to 08/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 306 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V573000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/01/2007 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 594 | 09/12/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/30/2008 | 10/30/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||