NHTSA Recall 08V226000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 306 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Itasca Ellipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V226000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 19, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Safety risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). 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 08V226000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Ellipse | 2007, 2008 |
| Itasca Latitude | 2007, 2008 |
| Itasca Meridian | 2007, 2008 |
| Winnebago Destination | 2007, 2008 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2007, 2008 |
| Winnebago Tour | 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.