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.
Winnebago Industries – Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
| Report Received Date | 10/16/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V664000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 297 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V664000) |
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