NHTSA recall 08V226000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Itasca Ellipse and 5 more
Reported May 19, 2008306 vehicles affectedWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Feb 1, 2007 – Aug 31, 2007
The defect
Winnebago IS recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
The risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
Winnebago IS working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.