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HighNHTSA·24V826000·Announced 2024-06-11

Winnebago and Itasca Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Hood Bracket Detachment

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2014-2025 RVs because hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied, allowing the bracket to detach and create a crash hazard. Dealers will provide free inspection and repair.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect affecting hood latch component with potential to cause crashes and road hazards. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, and the hazard remains theoretical, which per the rubric limits the score to High (3).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2014-2025 recreational vehicles including various models of Winnebago and Itasca brand RVs. According to NHTSA campaign number 24V826000, approximately 11,982 vehicles are affected.

The recalled vehicles have hood brackets that may have been installed with incorrectly applied adhesive, allowing the bracket to detach during operation. A detached hood bracket becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and repair the hood brackets at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters began mailing January 31, 2025. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or their local dealer for service. Alternatively, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • hood-bracket-detachment
  • crash-risk
Affected units
11,982

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • SUNSTAR
  • FORZA
  • VISTA
  • ADVENTURER
  • SOLEI
  • SUNCRUISER
  • COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
  • SIGHTSEER
  • SUNOVA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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