NHTSA Recall 05V573000: Body (structure)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 193 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Itasca Cambria.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V573000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 100 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | December 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V573000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2006 |
| Itasca Ellipse | 2006 |
| Itasca Horizon | 2006 |
| Itasca Meridian | 2006 |
| Itasca Navion | 2006 |
| Itasca Spirit | 2006 |
| Itasca Sundancer | 2006 |
| Itasca Sunova | 2006 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2006 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2006 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2006 |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2006 |
| Winnebago Outlook | 2006 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2006 |
| Winnebago Tour | 2006 |
| Winnebago Vectra | 2006 |
| Winnebago View | 2006 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.