Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V512000

Electrical system: wiring

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V512000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,950
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-20

Defect description

ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GAS ENGINES, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety risk

THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
ITASCA Cambria2005
ITASCA Spirit2005 2004 2003
ITASCA Sundancer2005 2004 2003
WINNEBAGO Aspect2005
WINNEBAGO Minnie2005 2004 2003
WINNEBAGO Minnie Winnie2005 2004 2003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.