Itasca Cambria 2006

Model Cambria made in 2006 by Itasca got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (trailer hitches). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and equipment.

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 ADAPTIVE
08V419000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/12/2006 to 01/08/2008V (Vehicle)31MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.08/12/200808/21/2008571403
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
NotesCustomers may 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.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
06V292000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/09/2005 to 06/16/2006V (Vehicle)91908/10/2006MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.08/01/200608/04/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motorhomes,the flame on the cooking range may be forced downward over the burner or flame outage may occur when the cooking range and furnace are operated at the same time. this is due to the possibility of a missing or incomplete cabinet panel that isolates the furnace return air.
Consequence SummaryIf the furnace is operated at the same time as the stove and the cabinet panel is missing or incomplete, the stove flame may go out and the propane gas will continue to flow, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the cabinet assembly and, if the cabinent panel is missing or incomplete, the panel will be installed or repaired. the recall began on august 10, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 102.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05V475000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 04/12/2004 to 07/17/2005V (Vehicle)361310/14/2005MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/13/200510/14/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
Consequence SummaryIf the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. the recall began on october 15, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
NotesCustomers may 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.