NHTSA Recall 12V057000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 16, 2012, covering an estimated 2,841 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Itasca Suncruiser.

2,841

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2012

owners notified (March 2)

NHTSA campaign	12V057000
Component	POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Report received	February 16, 2012
Owner notification	March 2, 2012
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a ford f-53 chassis. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Safety risk

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

Customers may 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 12V057000

Make and model	Model years
Itasca Suncruiser	2011, 2012, 2013
Itasca Sunova	2011, 2012, 2013
Itasca Sunstar	2011, 2012, 2013
Winnebago Adventurer	2011, 2012, 2013
Winnebago Sightseer	2011, 2012, 2013
Winnebago Vista	2011, 2012, 2013

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.