NHTSA Recall 08V571000: Shaft pitman (steering)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 717 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Itasca Sunova.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V571000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | October 29, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Safety risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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 08V571000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Sunova | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Itasca Sunstar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Winnebago Vista | 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.