NHTSA Recall 08V149000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Itasca Cambria.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V149000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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 08V149000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2007 |
| Itasca Horizon | 2007, 2008 |
| Winnebago Access | 2007 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2006 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2006 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2006, 2007 |
| Winnebago Tour | 2007 |
| Winnebago Vectra | 2007 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.