Recall 179 – Awning May Extend Unintentionally – 2020-2024 Winnebago Era, View & Navion Recreational Vehicles

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Submission Date : OCT 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-694 Manufacturer Recall No. : 179 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 : 5,524 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 Winnebago View / Navion Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Unintentional awning deployments were identified on View and Navion product after the remedy for recall 22V-695 (WMH Recall 169) was completed. A new recall will be issued to supersede the previous recall. Production Dates : MAR 01, 2019 – OCT 13, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : In some cases, retractable awnings are extending unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion. This can occur even after the remedy for recall 22V-695 is completed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : An awning that extends unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion could present a road hazard, which can increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The post recall incidents were investigated and new potential causes for unintentional awning deployments due to improper electrical connections. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An awning that extends unintentionally can happen without warning. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Awning Component Description : 13’ Freestyle Component Part Number : 3398101 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Carefree of Colorado Address : 2145 W 6th Ave Broomfield Colorado 80020 Country : United States Chronology : In April 2023, Winnebago became aware of unintentional awning deployments occurring on a vehicles that had previously received the remedy for 22V-695. In addition, in early May of 2023, a customer complaint was identified on social media which was shortly thereafter verified with the help of NHTSA ODI as the customer also submitted a complaint to NHTSA. As a result of becoming aware of these incidents, Winnebago opened an investigation in to post remedy unintentional awning deployments. Subsequently, Winnebago, with the help of the awning supplier (Carefree of Colorado), investigated several post remedy incidents to verify the condition. The results of these technical investigations and an associated data analysis were completed in early October. The Product Safety Committee met on 10/9/2023 to review the results of the investigation and determined that the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety requiring a safety recall. Winnebago is aware of 13 post remedy incidents, 3 of which were also NHTSA VOQs. Winnebago was first aware of a post remedy incident on or about April 2023. Winnebago is not aware of any injuries as a result of this condition. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago will coordinate the remedy of units identified in this recall. Remedy will be performed by Winnebago dealers. Reimbursement requests will follow the general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is not finalized at this time. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A shipment hold was placed on production units until the remedy is determined. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Recall schedule for notifications will be within the 60 day requirement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 24, 2023 – OCT 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 16, 2023 – DEC 16, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Submission Date : OCT 23, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-694 Manufacturer Recall No. : 179 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 : 6,237 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 Winnebago View / Navion Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Unintentional awning deployments were identified on View and Navion product after the remedy for recall 22V-695 (WMH Recall 169) was completed. A new recall will be issued to supersede the previous recall. Production Dates : MAR 01, 2019 – OCT 13, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2024 Winnebago Era Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The basis for determining the recall population is identification of the failure timeline. The recall population differs from other products due to the nature of how this awning is installed. Production Dates : APR 04, 2019 – APR 14, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : In some cases, retractable awnings are extending unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion. This can occur even after the remedy for recall 22V-695 is completed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : An awning that extends unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion could present a road hazard, which can increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The post recall incidents were investigated and new potential causes for unintentional awning deployments due to improper electrical connections. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An awning that extends unintentionally can happen without warning. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Awning Component Description : 13’ Freestyle Component Part Number : 3398101 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Carefree of Colorado Address : 2145 W 6th Ave Broomfield Colorado 80020 Country : United States Chronology : In April 2023, Winnebago became aware of unintentional awning deployments occurring on a vehicles that had previously received the remedy for 22V-695. In addition, in early May of 2023, a customer complaint was identified on social media which was shortly thereafter verified with the help of NHTSA ODI as the customer also submitted a complaint to NHTSA. As a result of becoming aware of these incidents, Winnebago opened an investigation in to post remedy unintentional awning deployments. Subsequently, Winnebago, with the help of the awning supplier (Carefree of Colorado), investigated several post remedy incidents to verify the condition. The results of these technical investigations and an associated data analysis were completed in early October. The Product Safety Committee met on 10/9/2023 to review the results of the investigation and determined that the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety requiring a safety recall. Winnebago is aware of 13 post remedy incidents, 3 of which were also NHTSA VOQs. Winnebago was first aware of a post remedy incident on or about April 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-694 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Winnebago is not aware of any injuries as a result of this condition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago will coordinate the remedy of units identified in this recall. Remedy will be performed by Winnebago dealers. Reimbursement requests will follow the general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is not finalized at this time. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A shipment hold was placed on production units until the remedy is determined. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Recall schedule for notifications will be within the 60 day requirement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 24, 2023 – OCT 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 16, 2023 – DEC 16, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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