NHTSA Recall 13V162000: Equipment
Winnebago Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 523 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Itasca Cambria.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V162000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 26, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 17, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Safety risk
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V162000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Cambria | 2013, 2014 |
| Itasca Impulse | 2013, 2014 |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2013, 2014 |
| Itasca Sunova | 2013, 2014 |
| Itasca Sunstar | 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago Access | 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2014 |
| Winnebago Forza | 2014 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago Vista | 2013, 2014 |
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.