Key Takeaway

WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. was recalled on April 3, 2012. What to do: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON...

NHTSA Ongoing

WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM

Recalled: April 3, 2012 ~2 units affected 12V140

Description

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2008 ACCESS MOTOR HOMES, MANUFACTURED ON APRIL 10, 2008, AND JULY 23, 2008. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT’S OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

Injuries / Consequence

A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

Remedy

WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

Products Affected

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Company Information

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Is this recall still active?

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO IND...

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