NHTSA Recall 07V390000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Itasca Ellipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V390000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V390000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Ellipse | 2006, 2007 |
| Itasca Horizon | 2006, 2007 |
| Winnebago Tour | 2006, 2007 |
| Winnebago Vectra | 2006, 2007 |
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.