May 13, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V334000
Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V334
Manufacturer Winnebago
Industries, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one 2020 Commercial vehicle, equipped with a certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lift. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, “Platform Lift Systems.”
Remedy
A dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 for 1-800-537-1885.
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.
Chronology :
On March 13,2024, Winnebago was notified by BraunAbility of a recall impacting certain model NULC65S32X60I lifts manufactured between December 9, 2021, and July 13, 2023.
After review, it was determined that there was one Winnebago customer impacted by this recall. That customer was contacted and the remedy was completed.
This notice of defect is being filed in accordance with 49 CFR 573 requirements.
There are no known incidents associated with this issue.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| WINNEBAGO | COMMERCIAL VEHICLE | 2020 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V334-1321.pdf 645.774KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V334-3331.PDF 213.892KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-334
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. MAY 13, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-334 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR 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 : 1
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2020 Winnebago Commercial Vehicle Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : One VIN impacted by equipment recall 24E-017.
Production Dates : AUG 22, 2022 – AUG 22, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4UZACJFC5PCUF3341 End : 4UZACJFC5PCUF3341
ential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Per BraunAbility recall 24E-017notification, premature outer barrier (OB) deployment.
FMVSS 1 : 403 – Platform lift systems FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Per BraunAbility recall 24E-017 notification, premature outer barrier
deployment can result in lack of platform wheelchair retention which could result in an increased risk of personal injury.
Description of the Cause : Per BraunAbility recall 24E-017 notification, location of the ground sensing pressure switch was the cause. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-334 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Switch Pressure 25/75 PS71-20-4MSZ-B-SP Component Description : Ground Sensing Pressure Switch
Component Part Number : 406464 Component Name 2 : Valve-Flow Control 0.45 GPM (PCM63-2-.45) Component Description : Cylinder Flow Control Valve
Component Part Number : 37473 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : The Braun Corporation DBA BraunAbility Address : 631 W. 11th Street
Winamac Indiana 46996
Country : United States Chronology :
On March 13,2024, Winnebago was notified by BraunAbility of a recall impacting certain model NULC65S32X60I lifts manufactured between December 9, 2021, and July 13, 2023. After review, it was determined that there was one Winnebago customer impacted by this recall. That customer was contacted and the remedy was completed. This notice of defect is being filed in accordance with 49 CFR 573 requirements. There are no known incidents associated with this issue. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-334
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : PerBraunAbility: The process of installing the pressure switch was
corrected in production starting 2/13/2024. A revised manufacturing instruction was approved and published to production on 2/13/2024.
Reimbursement requests will follow the general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Per BraunAbility: Relocation of the switch from after the cylinder flow control valves to before the cylinder flow valve. A certified dealer will handle repairs of all impacted lifts. Dealer will be paid through warranty for labor time to complete the necessary repair of each product. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Per BraunAbility: The process of installing the pressure switch was corrected in production starting 2/13/2024. A revised manufacturing instruction was approved and published to production on 2/13/2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : No dealers impacted. One commercial customer was impacted and has
already been notified.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 20, 2024 – MAY 20, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 20, 2024 – MAY 20, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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