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
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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STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
07V577000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/14/2003 to 08/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1972 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/12/2007 | 12/18/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Winnebago 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING | |||
08/22/2011 | 10000 | ||
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. | |||
08/22/2011 | 10000 | ||
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 | |||
08/22/2011 | 10000 | ||
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 |