NHTSA Recall 15V664000: Column shift (power train)
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 297 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Itasca Suncruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V664000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › COLUMN SHIFT |
| Report received | October 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
Safety risk
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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 15V664000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2015, 2016 |
| Itasca Sunova | 2015, 2016 |
| Itasca Sunstar | 2015, 2016 |
| Itasca Tribute | 2015, 2016 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2015, 2016 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2015, 2016 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2015, 2016 |
| Winnebago Vista | 2015, 2016 |
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.