Winnebago Vectra 2006
Model Vectra made in 2006 by Winnebago got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 2006
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V390000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/31/2006 to 06/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/29/2007 | 08/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or winnebago at 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V573000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/14/2005 to 12/08/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 193 | 12/23/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/28/2005 | 12/30/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 70070501 | 07/01/2005 | 70070501A | 10015252 | Trik-l start will help maintain the chassis battery anytime the unit is plugged into 110v shore power and the battery disconnect isin the on position. *tt | 07/12/2005 |