Incorrect Tire/GVWR Information on Label – 2023 Winnebago Sunstar Motorhomes

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-172
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. MAR 01, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-172 Manufacturer Recall No. : 183 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 : 29 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Winnebago Sunstar Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying Sunstar vehicles that had incorrect information programmed and printed on the certification label.
Production Dates : MAR 01, 2023 – JUL 30, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain Sunstar Motorhomes were built built on a 22,000 GVW chassis w/ 235/80R tires and 22.5 x 7.5 Rims – 90PSI. These motorhomes received a label that stated 18,000 GVWR chassis w/ 245/70R tires and 19.5 x 6.75 Rims – 82PSI, FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Using an incorrect tire size can increase the risk of a crash..
Description of the Cause : Incorrect programming for the affected motorhomes. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur :
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-172
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
On or about January 25, 2024, Winnebago was contacted by a customer who was questioning the accuracy of their tire size listed on the certification label. An investigation was initiated to determine the potential scope. On February 23, 2024 the Winnebago Product Safety Committee met and decided to issue a voluntary recall. Winnebago is not aware of any injuries as a result of the recall condition.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Reimbursement request will fall under the general reimbursement plan on
file with NHTSA How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy component will consist of a new certification label with correct weight and tire size information..
The recall condition was corrected in production by changing the program used to print the labels. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will be within the 60 day requirement.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 08, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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