NHTSA Recall 15V866000: Structure
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,253 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Itasca Suncruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V866000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Safety risk
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 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 15V866000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2015, 2016 |
| Itasca Sunova | 2015, 2016 |
| Itasca Sunstar | 2015, 2016 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 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.