What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019286
- Recall date
- 11 June 2019
- Make
- Winnebago, Itasca
- Models
- Tour, Ellipse, Meridian, Journey
- Model years
- 2011 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- Motorhome
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 215
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner XBR chassis, a power steering hose may touch the power stud on the starter motor. This could cause a short circuit and may also cause a power steering fluid leak. This may result in loss of power steering assist. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA power steering fluid leak in the presence of an electrical arc could create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a sudden loss of power assist could make the vehicle difficult to steer and increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to a DTNA authorized service facility to reroute the power steering hose to ensure it has proper clearance.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019286.