Winnebago Vecta 2004

Model Vecta made in 2004 by Winnebago got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
07V577000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/14/2003 to 08/17/2007V (Vehicle)1972ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/12/200712/18/2007
Defect SummaryCertain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence SummaryThe operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs,or the need for more steering wheel adjustments, while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
08/22/201110000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago vecta rv. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 07v577000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman), the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the parts needed for repairs were on back order. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
08/22/201110000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 winnebago vecta rv. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 07v577000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman), the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the parts needed for repairs were on back order. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000. kmj
08/22/201110000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 winnebago vecta. the contact stated that after receving a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campiagn id number 07v577000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the parts on back order. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000. tb