2008 WINNEBAGO VECTA

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs

08V419000 Aug 12, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 ITASCA CAMBRIA, HORIZON, WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ADVENTURER, JOURNEY, MINNIE WINNIE, SIGNTSEER, TOUR, VECTRA, AND VOYAGE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
31 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
07V577000 Dec 12, 2007
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS,OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS, WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
1,972 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 WINNEBAGO VECTA

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
160000 STRUCTURE1
7SB009-24-01A Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.

WINNEBAGO VECTA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO VECTA across all model years (2004, 2008).

8 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WINNEBAGO VECTA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 (current) 2 0
2007 2 0 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 1 View

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