NHTSA Recall 15V581000: Electrical system: wiring
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Itasca Sunova.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V581000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | September 21, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 5, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
Safety risk
A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, the harness attachment point will be relocated to provide the harness extra clearance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service number at 1-641-585-3535.
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 15V581000
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.