Itasca Spirit 2006

Model Spirit made in 2006 by Itasca got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (trailer hitches). There were some recalls concerningequipment and structure.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
06V456000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/19/2003 to 09/29/2005V (Vehicle)149112/15/2006MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.11/28/200611/30/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
Consequence SummaryThe television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 103.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - BODY
05V573000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 11/14/2005 to 12/08/2005V (Vehicle)19312/23/2005MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/28/200512/30/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Consequence SummaryThe defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 100. 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
TRAILER HITCHES
PE10048WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/07/2010Hitch Fracture
 On november 28, 2010, odi received voq 10368002 which alleges that the towing hitch installed as original equipment in a 2006 model year winnebago itasca vehicle had cracked / partially fractured. a completely fractured tow hitch may allow the towed vehicle to separate from the towing vehicle in an uncontrolled manner while being towed risking injury to pedestrians and occupants of vehicles being operated in the proximity to the separation incident.