January 26, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V046000
Breakaway Switch Incorrectly Wired
Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes detached, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V046
Manufacturer Winnebago
Towable
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 325
Summary
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024 Access travel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR’s numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Issue:
Winnebago Towables has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2024 Access models. These vehicles were manufactured October 12, 2023 through January 11, 2024.
On certain 2024 Access models the breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch will not engage the trailer brakes in the situation where the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash in that condition.
NHTSA: 24V-046
Transport Canada: TC2024-049
Winnebago Towable: CAM0000034
Access Breakaway Switch Wiring
Repair Instructions:
Access Breakaway Switch Wiring
Tools Needed: Phillips Head Drill or Screwdriver, Socket and Ratchet Set
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using the Phillips bit remove the 2 screws from the cover of the 7-way box.
2. Locate the black wire on the breakaway switch and verify it’s connected to the ground (white) post on the 7-way box.
3. Locate the orange wire on the breakaway switch and verify it’s connected to the input (battery) side of the battery disconnect switch.
Chronology :
In January 2024, Winnebago Product Safety found a defect in wiring on Access models. The defect was found through dealership warranty submissions. Production was immediately notified, and the wiring was inspected.
Upon inspection, it was determined the breakaway switch wiring was incorrect and the testing equipment experienced a fault setting.
On January 26, 2024 the Product Safety Committee decided the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
Winnebago is aware of 30 dealership submissions with no incidents involving a customer. The first submission occurred November 14, 2023.
There are no injuries related to this issue.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| WINNEBAGO | ACCESS | 2024 |
5 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V046-1641.PDF 213.511KB
Recall Acknowledgement
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-24V046-5985.pdf 245.821KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-24V046-2394.pdf 692.64KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-24V046-1213.pdf 144.389KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-046
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Towable JAN 26, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-046 Manufacturer Recall No. : CAM0000034 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Towable Address : 201 14th Street
Middlebury IN 46540
Company phone : 825-5250
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 325 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Winnebago Access Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Recall was determined by Access production start date and notification of concern to production.
Production Dates : OCT 12, 2023 – JAN 11, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : On 2024 Access models the breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch prevents the breakaway switch from activating in the event the tow vehicle detaches from the trailer.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An incorrectly wired breakaway switch will not engage the trailer brakes in the situation where the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash in that condition.
Description of the Cause : The breakaway switch power wire is connected to ground rather than constant power. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur :
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-046 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Breakaway Switch Component Description : Breakaway Switch Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Winnebago Ind Inc.
Address : 201 14th Street
Middlebury Indiana 46540 Country : United States Chronology :
In January 2024, Winnebago Product Safety found a defect in wiring on Access models. The defect was found through dealership warranty submissions. Production was immediately notified, and the wiring was inspected. Upon inspection, it was determined the breakaway switch wiring was incorrect and the testing equipment experienced a fault setting. On January 26, 2024 the Product Safety Committee decided the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. Winnebago is aware of 30 dealership submissions with no incidents involving a customer. The first submission occurred November 14, 2023. There are no injuries related to this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Reimbursement requests will follow the general reimbursement plan on
file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Winnebago Towables will provide instructions on how to correctly wire the breakaway switch.
The condition was corrected in production immediately and the testing equipment was fixed. The correction was made on January 11, 2024. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-046
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 31, 2024 – JAN 31, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 09, 2024 – FEB 09, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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201 14th Street, Middlebury, In 46540
Phone: 574-825-8052, [email protected]
Winnebago.com
Safety Recall:
Access Breakaway Switch Wiring
Repair, Claim Preparation, and Filing Instructions
Please submit a warranty claim pre-authorization using the following codes and labor times:
LABOR: OPERATION CODE LABOR ALLOWANCE
Repair: 44012304 0.30
PARTS:
N/A
Please follow attached repair instructions.
Submit all pre-authorizations and claims through the Dealer Portal. If there are any questions, please call our Warranty Team at 574-825-5250.
NHTSA: 24V-046
Transport Canada: TC2024-049
Winnebago Towable: CAM0000034
201 14th Street, Middlebury, In 46540
Phone: 574-825-8052, [email protected]
Winnebago.com
Repair Instructions:
Access Breakaway Switch Wiring
Tools Needed: Phillips Head Drill or Screwdriver, Socket and Ratchet Set
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using the Phillips bit remove the 2 screws from the cover of the 7-way box.
2. Locate the black wire on the breakaway switch and verify it’s connected to the ground (white) post on the 7-way box.
201 14th Street, Middlebury, In 46540
Phone: 574-825-8052, [email protected]
Winnebago.com
3. Locate the orange wire on the breakaway switch and verify it’s connected to the input (battery) side of the battery disconnect switch.
Reference Diagram:
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DEALER COMMUNICATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Date:
February 1, 2024
All Winnebago Towable Dealers
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL # 24V-046 / TRANSPORT CANADA # 2024-049 /
WINNEBAGO TOWABLE # CAM0000034
Winnebago Towables has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle
safety exists on certain 2024 Access models. These vehicles were manufactured October 12, 2023 through January 11, 2024.
On certain 2024 Access models the breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch will not engage the trailer brakes in the situation where the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash in that condition.
To:
Subject:
Issue:
Affected Vehicles:
MAKE MODEL MODEL YEARS
WINNEBAGO Access 2024
Repair Information:
Owner Notification:
Owner Precautions:
Dealer Responsibility
Notes
The repair instructions have been completed and are attached. Winnebago Towables anticipates notifying owners mid-February. Owners should be aware that the breakaway switch may not be working on their vehicle and take extra precaution to make sure their tow vehicle is properly connected to the trailer. Do not deliver any subject trailer until corrective action has been taken. All vehicles subject to this campaign are to be serviced at no charge to the owners regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership from this time forward. Important Reminder: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification until the noncompliance is remedied. Please ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Winnebago Towable Customer Care if you require additional assistance. Direct any press inquiries to Winnebago Public Relations.
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201 14th Street Middlebury, IN 46540 PH: 574.825.5250 FAX: 574.825.5433
http://www.winnebago.com
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201 14th Street – Middlebury, IN 46540 – PH: 574.825.5250 – FAX: 574.825.5433
www.winnebagoind.com
NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-046
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE.
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Dear Winnebago Owner:
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Winnebago Towables has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on 2024 Access Models. These vehicles were manufactured October 12, 2023 through January 11, 2024.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
On Model Year 2024 Access models the breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch will not activate in the event the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
WHAT WE WILL DO
On affected vehicles, Winnebago Towable dealers will correct the wiring for the breakaway switch. The time necessary to complete the repair will be approximately 30 minutes. Please allow additional time for the dealer to process your vehicle. This repair will be done at no charge to you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your selling or nearest Winnebago Towable dealer immediately to schedule an appointment. To locate the nearest Winnebago Towable dealer, you can visit our website at www.winnebago.com or call 574-825-5250. Winnebago Towable dealers are best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible.
Presentation of this letter to the service center will assist in making the necessary correction to your vehicle more efficient.
201 14th Street
Middlebury, IN 46540
201 14th Street – Middlebury, IN 46540 – PH: 574.825.5250 – FAX: 574.825.5433
www.winnebagoind.com
MEMORANDUM
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IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR THIS REPAIR
If you have previously paid to remedy this issue, you may be eligible for a refund. To obtain information on a refund, contact Winnebago Customer Service by email at [email protected], by phone at (574) 825-5250, or write to Winnebago Customer Service 201 14th Street, Middlebury, Indiana 46540.
IF YOU HAVE CHANGED ADDRESS OR SOLD THE VEHICLE
If you have changed address, sold, or traded your vehicle, please let us know by contacting Winnebago Customer Service by email at [email protected], by phone at (574) 825-5250, or write to Winnebago Customer Service, 201 14th Street, Middlebury, Indiana 46540.
If you are the lessor of this vehicle, Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
If you believe you have not been able to have your vehicle remedied within a reasonable amount of time and without charge, please contact Winnebago Towables Customer Service at (574) 825-5250.
If you are still unable to obtain such service without charge to you and within a reasonable time, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 [TTY: (800) 424-9153] or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
Winnebago Towables Middlebury, Indiana 46540
Enclosure
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