NHTSA Recall 08V223000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,699 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Itasca Ellipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V223000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 19, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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 08V223000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Ellipse | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Itasca Meridian | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Winnebago Tour | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.