Recall 173 – Missing Rear Reflectors – 2023 Winnebago Adventurer, Vista & Itasca Sunstar Motorhomes

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-140 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-140 Manufacturer Recall No. : 173 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Address : PO BOX 152 605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436 Company phone : 1-641-585-3535 Population : Number of potentially involved : 22 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Winnebago Adventurer Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all 2023 models that have shipped. Production Dates : NOV 09, 2022 – NOV 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Winnebago Vista Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all 2023 models that have shipped. Production Dates : AUG 29, 2022 – DEC 20, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2023-2023 Itasca Sunstar Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all 2023 models that have shipped. Production Dates : OCT 25, 2022 – NOV 07, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-140 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain motorhomes were shipped without the required rear reflectors and consequently are noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Affected vehicles may be less noticeable to drivers approaching from the rear which could increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The reflector was not installed during the assembly process Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No warnings other than visual inspection Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Rear Reflector Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 166850-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On or about January 04, 2023, an Adventurer was identified as missing the rear reflectors as required on installation drawings. This was communicated to the quality group for review. It was discovered, Adventurer units coming from an outside paint facility did not have reflectors installed. An investigation was opened to determine if there were additional vehicles impacted by this issue. Upon completion of the investigation, it was determined that there were an additional 21 vehicles potentially impacted by this issue and the topic was escalated to the Product Safety Committee. On or about February 23, 2023 the Product Safety Committee met and decided to issue a voluntary recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-140 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 There are no known warranty or customer complaints associated with this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago will coordinate the installation of reflectors on units identified in this recall. Remedy will be performed by Winnebago Dealers. Reimbursement will follow the plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The installation of missing reflectors will satisfy the requirements of FMVSS 108, bringing the affected units into compliance. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected in production by reviewing work instructions with operators and adding a visual check to ensure the proper reflective devices are in place. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified in accordance with dates listed. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 09, 2023 – MAR 09, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 28, 2023 – APR 28, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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